Hot Salad at Cugini

Large windows and bucolic scenes of Italy painted on the walls make the dining room at Cugini a pleasant place to have a meal.

The Dish: Hot Cugini Salad

What’s In It: Crisp romaine lettuce is tossed with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, artichoke hears, red onion, pimentos, anchovies and capers in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

How’s It Taste: Hearty and filling. The salad held up well when eaten as leftovers the next day.

Sides: Meals at Cugini start with hot rolls and a big square of garlic bread from their pizza oven.

Cost: $10.50