Italian Salad Recipes

Autumn panzanella is an Italian bread salad of roasted squash, crisp bread, massaged kale and red onion in a maple Dijon vinaigrette, ready in 50 minutes. It feeds 4 as a side dish, and it works as a light meatless lunch when you add a little more bread. Why This Recipe Works Roasting the squash …

This arugula pomegranate salad is a big bowl of peppery greens, roasted pecans and blue cheese in a garlic balsamic dressing, ready in 35 minutes. It feeds 6 as a side, and the pecans and dressing can be made ahead. Why This Recipe Works The pecans get roasted low, at 300°F (150°C), and stirred halfway …

This pomegranate salad is a fresh side of mixed greens, feta, cucumber and pomegranate seeds with a honey balsamic dressing, ready in 16 minutes. It feeds 4 and needs no cooking. Why This Recipe Works Pomegranate seeds bring tart, juicy pops, and salty feta pushes back against them. Each bite swings between sweet, tart and …

Pear gorgonzola salad is a mix of buttery lettuce, honey-glazed warm pears, tomatoes and crumbled gorgonzola, ready in about 25 minutes. It feeds 4 as a side, comes together in one skillet and one jar, and works for a dinner party or a quick weeknight plate. Why This Recipe Works The pears cook in butter …

This butternut squash salad pairs roasted squash with barley, pecans and cranberries, and it’s ready in 1 hour 10 minutes. It feeds 6 as a side or 4 as a light main, and the squash and barley can be cooked a day ahead. Why This Recipe Works Cutting the squash into small cubes gives you …

This easy Italian fall pasta salad mixes tricolor rotini, two kinds of beans and crunchy vegetables with feta, ready in 2 hours 30 minutes with the chill. It feeds 8, keeps well in the fridge, and tastes even better the next day. Why This Recipe Works Pull the pasta from the water 1 to 2 …

Arugula pear parmesan salad is a fresh side of baby arugula, sliced pears, pomegranate seeds, toasted pecans and shaved Parmesan, ready in 15 minutes. It feeds 4 and comes together in one bowl, with a ginger maple dressing you whisk in a minute. Why This Recipe Works Baby arugula brings a peppery bite, and pears …

This fresh and vibrant Italian Quinoa Salad is made with fluffy quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella, and ready in 30 minutes. The magic happens when the warm grains absorb the tangy red wine vinaigrette before tossing in the crisp vegetables. I love making a large batch on Sundays for easy weekday lunches. What Makes …

This crisp, refreshing Healthy Italian Salad is made with crunchy romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes, and zesty vinaigrette and ready in 15 minutes. Tossing the vibrant vegetables with the homemade dressing ensures every leaf gets properly coated. I always make this when I need a quick lunch. Why This Classic Works I used to think side …

This crunchy, tangy Crazy Good Italian Chopped Salad is made with crisp romaine, salty salami, and sharp provolone, ready in just 15 minutes. The moment you toss the fresh vegetables with the zesty oregano vinaigrette, the bright aromas completely take over the kitchen. I love making this when I need a fast, satisfying lunch that …