Marinated Italian Salad

This distinctively Italian salad is a popular summer favorite. It’s fast and impressive!

Serves 5 prep time: 10 min

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved and seeded
  • 1 medium green pepper, seeded
  • 8oz provolone or mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup black olives
  • 1 med red onion
  • 2-3 sprigs fresh basil leaves, torn
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • 3-4 grinds fresh pepper

Wisk dressing ingredients and toss with chopped veggies and cheese. Serve immediately or marinate 1-2 hours in refrigerator.