Iceberg Salad

Servings:

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

With its refreshingly crisp texture and bold Italian flavor, this Iceberg Salad is the perfect side salad to impress your dinner guests. Have it ready on your table in 15 minutes.

Ingredients

For the salad:

8 cups roughly chopped iceberg lettuce, from about 1 medium-large head
6 green onions, finely chopped (green only)
½ cup finely chopped pitted large green olives
2 cups whole pepperoncinis, for serving (2 per salad, so you will need 16)
2 cups whole green olives, for serving (3 per salad, so you will need 24)
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
fresh black cracked pepper

For the dressing:

⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
2 tablespoons olive brine, large green olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or more - taste first
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

Equipment

Salad bowl

Instructions

Combine all dressing ingredients in a small jar or bowl.
Whisk or shake vigorously until fully emulsified.
In a large bowl, toss together the chopped lettuce, sliced green onions, and finely chopped green olives.
Drizzle the dressing over the mixture and toss well to coat evenly. Just before serving, give the salad another quick toss.
To serve, divide the salad among 8 small plates.
Garnish each portion with 2 whole pepperoncinis, 3 whole green olives, and a generous sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Finish with freshly cracked black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes

Sandy’s tips:

Salad storage: This iceberg salad with crisp lettuce is best served immediately, although you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep in mind that the lettuce will start to wilt over time.
Make ahead: Make the salad dressing and store it in a glass jar in the fridge for up to a week. I prefer to keep my homemade dressings in mason jars (especially to show off their pretty vibrance), but any sealable jar or airtight container will work. It’s normal for the oil to solidify in the fridge - just bring the chilled dressing to room temperature and give it a good shake or whisk before using again.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 186kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 688mg, Potassium: 157mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 615IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 206mg, Iron: 1mg