Crisp, fresh, delicious. Plus… cheese!
Salad:
2 romaine hearts, washed and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
¼ c red onion, sliced thin
½ c black olives
6 pepperoncini peppers
¼ c finely shredded parmesan cheese
1 c croutons
Salad dressing:
¾ c olive oil
1/3 c white wine vinegar
¼ c water
1 T mayonnaise
1 packet Italian dressing mix
½ t sugar
½ t Italian seasoning
¼ t garlic powder
½ t salt
¼ t pepper
Whisk dressing ingredients together and refrigerate while preparing salad. For salad mix romaine lettuce, shredded carrot, sliced tomatoes, sliced red onion, olives, and peppers in large bowl. Pour 2/3 cup dressing over salad and mix again. Top with shredded cheese and croutons. Serve immediately. Refrigerate leftover dressing.
