Pagliacci Salad Recipe: Fresh, Tasty, And Simple To Make
This Pagliacci Salad Recipe features crisp lettuce, chickpeas, red pepper, salami, and Parmesan tossed in a bold homemade red wine vinaigrette. A quick and flavorful Italian-style salad perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
- Red Bell Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salami
Instructions
- 1
Chop The Lettuce: Start by chopping the green leaf lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large salad bowl
- 2
Dice The Vegetables: Dice the red bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce
- 3
Add The Garbanzo Beans: Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans, then add them to the bowl
- 4
Prepare The Salami And Parmesan: Slice the salami into thin strips and grate the Parmesan cheese. Add both to the salad bowl
- 5
Mince The Garlic: Mince the garlic cloves finely
- 6
Combine Ingredients: Combine the minced garlic, red wine vinegar, raw egg, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, fresh tarragon, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small mixing dish
- 7
Add Olive Oil: Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking until the dressing is well combined and emulsified
- 8
Pour The Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl
- 9
Toss Well: Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing
- 10
Plate The Salad: Divide the salad among four plates or serve it in the large bowl
- 11
Garnish (Optional): For an extra touch, you can garnish with additional grated Parmesan or a sprinkle of fresh tarragon.