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Pepperoncini Salad

Crisp romaine, tangy pepperoncini peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and diced provolone tossed in a zesty oregano vinaigrette. A sharp and refreshing chopped salad with bold Italian-American flavor.

15 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, drained
  • 2 tbsp pepperoncini juice
  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup provolone cheese, diced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp pepperoncini juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt in a small bowl until emulsified.

  2. 2

    Combine 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 1 cup drained sliced pepperoncini peppers, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1 cup diced provolone cheese in a large salad bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately while crisp.

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Questions

Can I make Pepperoncini Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Pepperoncini Salad is 1 cup provolone cheese, diced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Pepperoncini Salad low-carb?

A serving of Pepperoncini Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

How many carbs are in Pepperoncini Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 220 calories, with 6 g protein and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Pepperoncini Salad?

Once dressed, the romaine will wilt within hours, so keep the dressing apart and toss Pepperoncini Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Pepperoncini Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the pepperoncini drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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