Best 8 Mista Salad Recipes

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Mista salad is a refreshing and colorful salad commonly served in Liguria, a region in northwestern Italy known for its coastal delights and vibrant culinary traditions. It derives its name from the Italian word "mista," meaning "mixed," reflecting the combination of various fresh vegetables and herbs in the dish. This delectable salad is typically prepared using seasonal produce, showcasing the region's agricultural bounty and captivating flavors. Mista salad offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes, making it an ideal accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or simply enjoyed as a light and healthy meal. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of creating an authentic and flavorful mista salad, from selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of dressing and assembling this Italian classic.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MIXED SALAD (INSALATA MISTA)



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup white wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 cups arugula
4 cups bite-size pieces radicchio, from 1 (10-ounce) head
1 carrot, peeled
1 hothouse cucumber, peeled

Steps:

  • Blend the basil, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper in a blender. With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.
  • Place the arugula and radicchio in a wide shallow bowl. Using a vegetable peeler, shave the carrot over the salad. Shave the cucumber into a medium bowl. Pat the cucumber shavings with paper towels to absorb the excess moisture. Add the cucumbers to the salad.
  • Do-Ahead Tip: The vinaigrette and salad can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate. Whisk the dressing to blend before using.
  • Toss the salad with enough dressing to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with salt and pepper, and serve.

INSALATA MISTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 fennel bulbs
2 sweet red peppers
10 ounces carrots
4 zucchini
8 stalks celery
14 tablespoons olive oil
4 to 6 tablespoons white wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Clean the fennel and trim all the woody and hard parts. Slice the heart of the fennel paper-thin. Set aside the feathery green parts of the fennel.
  • Cut the peppers into halves, seed and remove the internal membranes. Rinse the pepper halves and cut them into thin strips.
  • Peel the carrots and rinse the zucchini and celery. Make sure to keep the celery leaves. Slice these vegetables either paper-thin or in thin strips (julienne).
  • Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. Add the celery leaves and the feathery fennel tops.
  • For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

VERDURA MISTA



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This traditional Italian grilled vegetable salad is perfect for summertime!

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 aubergines (eggplant), sliced into rounds
2 heads fennel, sliced
3 courgettes (zucchini), sliced lengthways
1 bunch of asparagus
4 yellow patty pan squash
4 green patty pan squash
2 red peppers, charred and skins removed
2 orange peppers, charred and skins removed
Extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
White wine vinegar
1 handful chopped basil leaves
1 clove garlic, finely sliced
1 handful fennel tops

Steps:

  • Place all the vegetables on a hot barbecue or griddle pan and chargrill them for a few minutes on each side so you get those lovely black striped char marks. Once blackened, your peppers will need to be placed into a bowl covered with some clingfilm and left to steam for a few minutes ¿ you will now be able to remove their skins quite easily.
  • Mix all of the dressing ingredients together and season.
  • Place all the chargrilled vegetables into a large serving bowl and toss with the dressing. Eat straightaway ¿ this should not be served from the fridge, but at room temperature ¿ lovely!

INSALATA MISTA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small head romaine lettuce, trimmed, rinsed and patted dry
1 small head green leaf lettuce, trimmed, rinsed and patted dry
1 bunch arugula leaves, trimmed, rinsed and patted dry
1 small head radicchio leaves
1 seedless cucumber, sliced thin
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 recipe mustard-red wine vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces. In a large bowl toss lettuce with remaining ingredients. Toss salad with vinaigrette.
  • In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. In a slow stream add olive oil, whisking constantly.

INSALATA MISTA



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large carrot, peeled
1 small head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 head radicchio, torn into bite-size pieces
1 large fennel bulb, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Using vegetable peeler and working over large bowl, cut carrot into long thin ribbons. Add lettuce, radicchio and fennel. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over salad and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

INSALATA MISTA



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Make and share this Insalata Mista recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons oregano (fresh) or 2 teaspoons basil (fresh)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups mixed salad greens (spring mix)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (red or yellow)
1/4 cup oregano (fresh) or 1/4 cup basil (fresh)
3 ounces mozzarella cheese (fresh)

Steps:

  • Mix dressing ingredients in a jar, shaking to combine.
  • Rough chop basil and oregano. Place salad ingredients in a bowl, except cheese.
  • Toss with dressing, and top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.5, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 16.8, Sodium 208.3, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 5.2

INSALATA MISTA ITALIANA



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...Casual dining...ulterior motives...subterfuge! The salad dressing was found on www.michaelsrestaurancom. with a few changes.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups organic mixed greens, washed and dried
1 small red bell pepper, roasted, stemmed, seeded and membrane removed, chopped
1/2 cup artichoke heart (not marinated)
3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 small fresh firm roma tomatoes, sliced (the best you can find!)
1/2 cup chianti wine
1/2 tablespoon vegetable stock
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon shallot, chopped
1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 pinch black pepper
3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
fresh basil leaf (NOT dried)

Steps:

  • Chianti Vinaigrette: In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat and reduce the Chianti to 1/4 of its volume.
  • Pour into a mixing bowl; whisk in the vegetable stock and vinegar.
  • Add sugar, garlic, shallots, parsley, salt, and pepper. Let steep for 30 minutes. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
  • Salad: Divide and arrange the mezclun on two salad plates.
  • Top with the remaining salad ingredients.
  • Drizzle with the vinaigrette. Garnish with the fresh basil.
  • Preparation time does not include roasting the bell pepper or preparing the vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.7, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 1423.6, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.9, Protein 5.4

PASTA SALAD



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A dear friend gave me this recipe many years ago and I've been making it ever since. It's great for barbecues.

Provided by Cyndie

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Italian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 13h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound tri-colored spiral pasta
6 tablespoons salad seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing
2 cups cherry tomatoes, diced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • Whisk together the salad spice mix and Italian dressing.
  • In a salad bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and olives. Pour dressing over salad; toss and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 1904.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your salad. Look for crisp, vibrant vegetables, ripe fruit, and flavorful herbs.
  • Use a variety of textures and colors: A good Mista salad should have a mix of soft and crunchy textures, as well as a variety of colors. This will make your salad more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to making a Mista salad. Feel free to experiment with different fruits, vegetables, herbs, and dressings until you find a combination that you love.
  • Make sure your dressing is well-balanced: The dressing is an important part of any salad, and it's especially important for Mista salads. Make sure your dressing is well-balanced, with a good balance of sweet, sour, salty, and bitter flavors.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Mista salads are best served immediately after they are made. This will help to preserve the freshness of the ingredients and the flavor of the dressing.

Conclusion:

A Mista salad is a refreshing, flavorful, and healthy salad that is perfect for any occasion. With its endless variations, there is sure to be a Mista salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a light and healthy meal, give Mista salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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