Smoked Italian Salad Bowl
A delightful mix of fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and infused olives, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing.
Ingredients:
For the Salad
6 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1 cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup Manuka smoked olives
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, quartered
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
1 cup croutons
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
For the Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil (reserved from the smoked olive pack)
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, manuka smoked olives, artichoke hearts, and roasted red peppers.
2. For the dressing, whisk together the oil from the olive pack, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
4. Top with croutons and parmesan cheese just before serving.
Enjoy your Italian salad! 🥗🍋
