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Italian salad with salami, pepperoncini, romaine, cheese, and toasted panko in a bowl

Big Yummy Italian Salad with Salami and Pepperoncini

Big Yummy Italian Salad is a fresh, crunchy salad with savory toppings, tangy flavors, and crispy panko for a satisfying texture. It is an easy choice when you want a quick salad with plenty of bold flavor and contrast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 471
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3-4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 12-15 pieces salami, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup cubed cheese like Provolone
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced mild pepperoncini
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
Panko Crispies
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the lettuce and prepare the salami, cheese, pepperoncini, and onion before combining the salad components.
  2. Combine the panko, olive oil, and garlic powder in a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for another 20-40 seconds until the crumbs are toasted and golden. Season with salt and set aside.
Assembly
  1. Place the salad ingredients in a large bowl and add the olive oil, pepperoncini brine, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Toss the salad until the ingredients are evenly combined, adjust the seasoning as needed, and mix in the toasted panko before serving.

Notes

Add the toasted panko at the end of preparation to help maintain its crispy texture in the finished salad.