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

Big Yummy Italian Salad with Salami and Pepperoncini

Big Yummy Italian Salad is a fresh, crunchy chopped salad with a satisfying mix of savory flavors and textures. It is an easy choice when you want a quick salad with a crispy topping and bold flavor.
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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
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the salad components by chopping the romaine and cutting the salami, cheese, pepperoncini, and red onion as needed.
  2. Combine the panko, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and garlic powder in a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave for an additional 20-40 seconds until the crumbs are golden. Season with salt.
Assembly
  1. Place the prepared salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add the remaining olive oil, pepperoncini brine, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then toss until combined.
  2. Add the toasted panko topping and gently toss to distribute before serving.

Notes

Add the toasted panko close to serving to help maintain its crispy texture.