Insalata Mista (Italian Mixed Salad)
Insalata Mista, or Italian Mixed Salad, is fresh, vibrant and so easy to make! It's tossed in a sweet, tangy balsamic vinaigrette and you'll make it over and over again!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 22kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 5 ounces mixed greens such as spring mix or your favorite variety
- 1 cup torn radicchio optional
- 1 cup thinly sliced fennel see note 2
- 1 medium carrot shaved; see note 3
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 English cucumber sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette and set aside. This can be done several days in advance.balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Place the mixed greens, radicchio, fennel, carrot, cherry tomatoes and cucumber in a large bowl.5 ounces mixed greens, 1 cup torn radicchio, 1 cup thinly sliced fennel, 1 medium carrot, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 English cucumber
- Toss with enough dressing to coat (you may not need it all). Serve the salad immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip:Prep the dressing and chop the veggies up to 1-2 days in advance. Store the vegetables in separate containers until you're ready to assemble the salad.
- See my collection of fennel recipes to find out how to cut fennel quickly and easily.
- I shaved the carrot into ribbons with my vegetable y peeler, then cut it into bite sized pieces for a pretty presentation. Chop the carrot any way you like!
- Nutrition information does not include the dressing as that has been calculated in a separate post.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2136IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg