Best 3 Maggianos Little Italy Italian Salad Recipes

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Maggiano's Little Italy Italian Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it is tossed in a tangy and flavorful vinaigrette. With its combination of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet bell peppers, savory olives, and salty cheese, this salad is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy lunch or a side dish to serve with your favorite Italian meal, Maggiano's Little Italy Italian Salad is sure to hit the spot.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY ITALIAN SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Maggiano's Little Italy Italian Salad Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by Taraespo

Number Of Ingredients 19

Dressing:
5 cups romaine, bite size
5 cups iceberg lettuce, bite size
1 sm red onion, thinly sliced
6 oz blue cheese, crumbled
1 red pepper, diced
1 can of artichoke hearts, drained and cut into quarters
5 green onions, chopped
corn oil, for frying
4 oz. prosciutto, thinly sliced and cut into 2" squares
1 T. Dijon mustard
2 tsp sugar
1/2 c. water
4 cloves of garlic grated
1/3 c. red wine vinegar
1 T. salt
1 c. olive oil
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat corn oil and add prosciutto. Cook until it turns brown and curls. Drain on paper towel (and hide from the men in your family) For dressing, in med bowl, combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, vinegar and salt. Whisk until combined, then whisk in oil in thin stream. Add pepper and oregano, whisking again. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more garlic or sugar if necessary. Refrigerate until serving. Place lettuce and the rest of the ingredients (except prosciutto) in large bowl and toss. Add enough dressing to lightly coat and toss and top with the proscuitto. Refrigerate any extra dressing.

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY CHOP SALAD



Maggiano's Little Italy Chop Salad image

I tried this last night at Maggiano's and loved it. I prepared this and to my delight found that it is a pretty good imitation of the original. This is a modification of a recipe I found on Recipe Goldmine. I would suggest making "Recipe #239502" instead of pan frying prosciutto, but either works.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, in 1/2-inch dice
1 head romaine lettuce, in 1/2-inch dice
2 plum tomatoes, in 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup danish blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup prosciutto, pan fried until crispy and chopped
Italian dressing (recipe follows)
1 avocado, small dice
1 teaspoon prosciutto, pan fried
1 1/2 teaspoons Coleman's dry mustard (or S&B Oriental Hot Mustard powder)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or Splenda)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
salt, to taste
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (omit if using hot mustard)
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn, fresh ground
1/4 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 3/4 t. dried oregano)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, red and white vinegar and salt in food processor. Mix until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the oils, continue to blend. Add remaining ingredients and blend until well mixed. Recipe can be doubled with remaining stored in sealed container in refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Place lettuce in large mixing bowl Add all the ingredients except garnish and mix well. Add dressing and mix well.
  • Serve, topping each portion with garnish.

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY HOUSE SALAD



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From the restaurant chain. I just had it in FL and it was so delicious. Couldn't stop eating it. I got the recipe on-line. I made it with 1 cup (not 2 cups of oil)for the dressing and it was perfect. Also, I have used just Romaine and it was delicious too. Splenda can sub for sugar.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Pork

Time 20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 cups romaine lettuce, bite-size
5 cups iceberg lettuce, bite-size
1 small red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
corn oil, for frying
4 ounces thinly slices prosciutto, cut into 2-inch squares
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch dried oregano

Steps:

  • In large, deep skillet, heat 1/2-inch corn oil. Add Prosciutto and cook until it turns dark brown and curls up on ends. Drain on paper towels. Cool and crumble into small bits.
  • For dressing, in medium mixing bowl, combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, vinegar and salt. Whisk until combined. Whisk in oil in thin stream. Add pepper and oregano; whisk to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more sugar or garlic if necessary.
  • Place lettuce, onion, cheese and Prosciutto in large bowl; toss. Add enough dressing to lightly coat leaves; toss and serve immediately.
  • Refrigerate extra dressing in airtight container for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 10.7, Sodium 1100.2, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different types of cheese, meat, and vegetables that can be used in an Italian salad.
  • Make sure to dress your salad just before serving. This will help prevent the dressing from making the salad soggy.
  • Serve your salad immediately. Italian salad is best enjoyed fresh.

Conclusion:

Maggiano's Little Italy Italian Salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh vegetables, savory meats, and tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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