ITALIAN OLIVE AND PEPPERS SALAD

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Dig into this jungle of greens, with artichoke hearts and assorted peppers and olives.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat hearts of romaine
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 small zucchini, thinly sliced
2 jars (6 oz each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1 1/2 cups pepperoncini peppers (Italian peppers), drained, chopped (from 16-oz jar)
1 cup pitted green olives, halved
Cracked pepper, if desired

Steps:

In small bowl, mix vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk, or shake in jar with tight-fitting cover.
In large bowl, place salad ingredients.
Drizzle salad with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (2 cups each), Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g