Italian Salad

I’ll lay it right out from the get-go: this salad involves chopping, but I assume you expected that from a classic chopped salad. This salad is so worth the effort though, a tasty treat that always earns its fair share of praise. In fact, it’s one of our most requested salad recipes to date.

I love this for a number of reasons, but top marks go to being a great make-ahead dish. You can prep the salad dressing and chop everything .

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 Large romaine hearts, chopped
  • ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pitted black olives
  • 8 pepperoncini
  • Dressing
  • 1 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 Tbs mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add salad ingredients to large bowl.
  2. Just before serving pour dressing over top of salad and toss well.
  3. Serve right away enjoy.