Italian salad with salami and mozzarella cheese
6 servings
15 minutes
Italian salad with salami and mozzarella cheese is a harmony of flavors reflecting Italy's rich gastronomic traditions. Its roots go back to Italian cuisine, where simplicity meets sophistication. Salami adds spiciness, mozzarella brings tenderness, while basil and radicchio add freshness and a slight bitterness. The dressing of olive oil, wine vinegar, and spices highlights the richness of the ingredients, creating a balanced taste. This salad is perfect as a standalone dish or appetizer, and its vibrant appearance makes it a decoration for any table. It is especially good for summer evenings or festive dinners when you want to treat yourself and loved ones to something light yet rich.
1
Cut the provolone cheese into strips, the salami into thin slices and quarters. Slice the red onion into thin rings. In a large bowl, mix oil, thyme, oregano, mustard, chili, and crushed garlic into a paste. Add peas, provolone cheese, mozzarella, salami, and onion to the mixture. Cover and let marinate at room temperature for an hour.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 8 tablespoons
- Dried thyme leaves: pinch
- Dried oregano: to taste
- Mustard powder: 1 teaspoon
- Red pepper flakes: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Canned green peas: 1 jar
- Provolone cheese: 150 g
- Mini mozzarella (bocconcini/ciliegine): 150 g
- Salami: 150 g
- Red onion: 2 heads
2
In a large dish, mix basil, mint, finely chopped romaine lettuce, and coarsely chopped radicchio. Top with the marinated mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy your meal!
- Basil leaves: 1 glass
- Romano lettuce: 2 bunchs
- Radicchio: 1 bunch
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste