31 italian salad recipes

Italian vegetable salad with chickpeas, mixed vegetables, olives, and cherry tomatoes in a basil-garlic vinaigrette. A make-ahead marinated salad for potlucks.

Very low-fat Italian potato salad with red potatoes, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and olives tossed in fat-free Italian dressing. A lighter, mayo-free take on potato salad.

Warm Italian rice salad with crispy parmesan chicken, fresh asparagus, spinach, and walnuts tossed in tangy vinaigrette.

Italian potato salad tosses steamed red potatoes with green beans, Kalamata olives, Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light cornstarch-thickened red wine vinaigrette.

Crispy oven fries marinated in low-fat Italian dressing, then baked until golden. Just two ingredients, vegetarian, and way better than anything from a freezer bag.

Tri-color pasta salad with juicy tomatoes, black olives and zesty Italian dressing, dressed in stages so the noodles soak up flavor as they chill. An easy vegetarian make-ahead side for picnics and potlucks.

Insalata tricolore with fire-roasted red and yellow bell peppers and raw fennel strips dressed in extra-virgin olive oil and parsley. A vibrant Italian salad with smoky, sweet, and anise flavors.

Crisp garlic croutons, silky prosciutto strips and a nutty walnut oil vinaigrette tossed with tender greens. A 25-minute elegant Italian salad for two that feels straight from a Tuscan trattoria.

A spiced oil made with carrots, sweet bell peppers and red pepper flakes that can really spice up pasta or steamed vegetables.

Nutty roasted corn, fresh tomatoes and romano beans make this hearty side dish a winner, especially during fresh corn season in the fall.

Salad bar pizza is a vegetable-loaded deep-dish pie on whole wheat crust with broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, carrots, and red onion under mozzarella and Parmesan. Vegetarian, lower calorie.

Five pounds of chicken wings marinated in cayenne pepper sauce and Italian dressing, then grilled or baked until sticky and charred. Only 3 ingredients. Big heat, minimal effort.

Beef and peach salad tossed with romaine, avocado, and a sweet BBQ-Italian dressing. A no-cook main dish that uses leftover roast beef and canned peaches.

Cold spaghetti pasta salad tossed with diced cucumber, red bell pepper, fresh tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bottled Italian dressing. A potluck classic that travels well and tastes better the second day.

Black bean and rice salad tossed with fresh lime juice, chopped tomatoes, and low-fat Italian dressing. A no-cook vegan salad that turns leftover rice into a filling lunch.

Crisp-tender cauliflower and green beans marinated in Italian dressing with dill weed, red onion rings, and red pepper flakes. A make-ahead chilled vegetable side that needs at least 4 hours to soak up flavor.