ITALIAN SALAD

easy tossed

⭐️ 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped ⭐️ 1 head butter lettuce, chopped ⭐️ ½ small head radicchio, chopped ⭐️ 6 radishes, thinly sliced ⭐️ ½ small red onion, thinly sliced ⭐️ 1 english cucumber, thinly sliced ⭐️ ½ cup black olives ⭐️ 1 pint cherry tomatoes ⭐️ 1 cup pepperoncini

FOR THE SALAD

⭐️ 3 tbsp red wine vinegar ⭐️ 1 clove garlic, finely minced ⭐️ 1 tsp dijon mustard ⭐️ 1 tsp italian seasoning ⭐️ ½ tsp kosher salt ⭐️ ½ tsp ground pepper ⭐️ 2 tbsp mayonnaise ⭐️ 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

FOR THE DRESSING

⭐️ 1 loaf italian bread ⭐️ ¼ c olive oil ⭐️ 1 tsp italian seasoning ⭐️ ½ tsp kosher salt

FOR THE CROUTONS

Tear bread into 1" chunks. Toss with olive oil and seasonings.

1

Spread onto a sheet pan and bake at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.

2

Whisk vinegar, garlic, mustard, mayo, and seasonings until well combined.

3

Slowly pour in olive oil while whisking constantly until emulsified.

4

Dice vegetables and chop lettuce greens.

5

Pour half the dressing over the salad greens.

6

Toss until the greens are evenly coated with dressing.

7

Add the chopped vegetables and toss once more.

8

Just before serving, stir in the croutons to preserve their crunch. Or, garnish each bowl with croutons.

9

Portion and garnish with shaved parmesan cheese if desired.

10

> CLICK FOR RECIPE!