GARBAGE SALAD AND CHAMPAGNE VINAIGRETTE

Garbage Salad and Champagne Vinaigrette image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 clove garlic, grated
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
Kosher salt and pepper
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into bite-size pieces (about 6 cups)
1/2 head romaine, cut into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
8 white button mushrooms, rough chopped
2 carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, peeled and thinly sliced
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles (1/2 cup)
4 ounces deli sliced turkey breast, roughly chopped
2 to 4 anchovies packed in oil, whole
Pepperoncini, to garnish
Anything else that looks tasty in the fridge: throw it in!

Steps:

For the vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, parsley, mustard, oregano, thyme and garlic. While whisking, slowly add the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and you're ready to rock.
For the salad: Toss together the iceberg, romaine, mushrooms, carrots, celery, cheese and turkey in a large bowl, and place in the refrigerator until ready. Before serving, put a healthy amount of dressing, mix well and top with the anchovies and pepperoncini...you just cleaned your fridge!