Basil Crush Olive Oil · Citrus Oregano White Balsamic · Jalapeno Stuffed Olives · no-index ·Jul 31, 2025

Zesty Chopped Summer Salad

Name: Zesty Chopped Summer Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 head romaine or leaf lettuce, rough chopped; 1 ear corn, grilled or steamed, kernels cut off; 2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped; 2 small Persian or ½ large English cucumber, diced; ½ cup marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped; ⅓ cup roasted red peppers, sliced (jarred is fine); ⅓ cup Fustini’s Jalapeño Stuffed Olives, sliced (optional); 2–3 tablespoons sliced banana peppers (optional, for added heat); ¼ cup crumbled feta or shaved ricotta salata; Grilled chicken; Chickpeas or white beans; Prosciutto or salami; Hard-boiled egg; Cooked shrimp; 3 tablespoons Fustini’s Basil Crush Olive Oil; 2 tablespoons Fustini’s Citrus Oregano Balsamic; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional); Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Ingredients

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1 head romaine or leaf lettuce, rough chopped
1 ear corn, grilled or steamed, kernels cut off
2 small vine-ripened tomatoes, chopped
2 small Persian or ½ large English cucumber, diced
½ cup marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
⅓ cup roasted red peppers, sliced (jarred is fine)
⅓ cup Fustini’s Jalapeño Stuffed Olives, sliced (optional)
2–3 tablespoons sliced banana peppers (optional, for added heat)
¼ cup crumbled feta or shaved ricotta salata

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Grilled chicken
Chickpeas or white beans
Prosciutto or salami
Hard-boiled egg
Cooked shrimp

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3 tablespoons Fustini’s Basil Crush Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Fustini’s Citrus Oregano Balsamic
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

Directions

In a large serving bowl, combine romaine, corn, tomatoes, cucumber, artichokes, roasted red peppers, olives, banana peppers, protein of choice, and cheese.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together Basil Crush Olive Oil, Citrus Oregano Balsamic, Greek yogurt (if using), mustard, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Zesty Chopped Summer Salad