Maggiano’s Salad Recipe

Maggiano’s Little Italy is a well-known classic Italian-American restaurant, and one dish that stands out is its tasty salad.

Luckily for you, we have recreated the classic dish and we have a Maggiano’s Salad Recipe that you can easily recreate at home.

This salad is great for anyone who enjoys a fresh and flavorful dish that you can have as a side or a main dish.

This is not the first time I have shared a Maggiano-based recipe on my blog, I recently shared Maggiano’s Gigi Butter Cake Recipe which many people loved.

This salad is great for those who love to order dishes at Maggiano’s or maybe someone who fancies a mouthwatering salad.

Why You’ll Love This Maggiano’s Salad Recipe

This Maggiano’s Salad recipe is a versatile dish that is great for family dinners or even a quick and healthy lunch.

One big reason why I love this salad so much is because of the flavors and you can also forget about spending money at Maggiano’s and make this salad in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup of blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup of crispy prosciutto
• 1/2 cup of avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup of scallions, chopped

For the Dressing

• 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Salad bowl
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Small mixing bowl
• Salad tongs

How to Make Maggiano’s Salad Recipe

Step 1:

First, wash the veggies really well. Then, chop up the lettuce and put it in a big bowl. Cut the red onion into slices and chop the green onions. Halve the tomatoes and cut the avocado into small pieces.

Step 2:

If you’re using prosciutto, bake it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for around 10 minutes until it gets crispy. If you’re using bacon, cook it in a pan until it’s crispy, then break it into little pieces.

Step 3:

In a small bowl, stir together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic until they’re all mixed up nicely. Then, add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4:

Put the red onion, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto or bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and scallions into the bowl with the lettuce. Then, pour the dressing on top of the salad and mix everything together well.

What pairs well with this Maggiano’s Salad Recipe?

This Maggiano’s Salad Recipe pairs beautifully with many different dishes and drinks.

I personally made this salad to go with Instant Pot Pork Steaks, and my husband and I loved how well the flavors worked together.

For drinks, you could pair it with a light red wine like Pinot Noir, or if you prefer something non-alcoholic, a Texas Peach Fuzz would be a great choice.

Tips

• If you are vegetarian or vegan remove the bacon from the meal and add alternatives such as meat-free bacon, which should have a similar taste depending on the brand.
• If you want more protein top the salad with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak.
• If you prefer different salad dressing, you could mix balsamic or ranch with the salad which should work quite well.

FAQ

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Of course, you can prepare the vegetables and prosciutto ahead of time and store them in the fridge.

How can I make this salad healthier?

If you want to be healthier you can remove the bacon and add turkey which is lower in saturated fats. You can also reduce the amount of blue cheese or go for low-fat cheese which will make the recipe healthier.

What can I use instead of blue cheese?

If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, feta or goat cheese are great alternatives that give a very similar taste.

Can I use a different type of lettuce?

Of course, you can mixed greens, spinach, or rocket in replace of lettuce, but be aware it will make the recipe taste different.

Conclusion

This Maggiano’s Salad Recipe is one to make at home especially if you are in the mood for a very tasty salad.

This recipe is super easy to make and is great for any occasion which could include an after gym meal.

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Maggiano’s Salad Recipe

Recipe by JuliaCourse: SaladsCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Total time

25

minutes

Craving the delicious Maggiano's salad but can't make it to the restaurant? Try this Maggiano's Salad Recipe at home for a tasty and satisfying meal!

Ingredients

• For the Salad

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped

• 1/2 cup of red onion, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup of blue cheese, crumbled

• 1/2 cup of crispy prosciutto

• 1/2 cup of avocado, diced

• 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/4 cup of scallions, chopped

• For the Dressing

• 1/4 cup of red wine vinegar

• 1/4 cup of olive oil

• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard

• 1 tablespoon of honey

• 1 clove of garlic, minced

• Salt and pepper

Directions

• First, wash the veggies really well. Then, chop up the lettuce and put it in a big bowl. Cut the red onion into slices and chop the green onions. Halve the tomatoes and cut the avocado into small pieces.
• If you're using prosciutto, bake it in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for around 10 minutes until it gets crispy. If you're using bacon, cook it in a pan until it's crispy, then break it into little pieces.
• In a small bowl, stir together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic until they're all mixed up nicely. Then, add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
• Put the red onion, blue cheese, crispy prosciutto or bacon, avocado, cherry tomatoes, and scallions into the bowl with the lettuce. Then, pour the dressing on top of the salad and mix everything together well.

Notes

• If you are vegetarian or vegan remove the bacon from the meal and add alternatives such as meat-free bacon, which should have a similar taste depending on the brand.
• If you want more protein top the salad with grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak.
• If you prefer different salad dressing, you could mix balsamic or ranch with the salad which should work quite well.