LINDA'S ITALIAN SALAD WITH SPICY ITALIAN DRESSING

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This is one of my creations that I served with Chicken and Veal Marsala, Fettuccini Alfredo, and Italian Garlic Bread for a dinner I had with company last winter... It was a perfect salad to serve with my special Italian dinner!

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups fresh spinach
3 cups red leaf lettuce, torn
1/2 head romaine lettuce, lg. stems removed, then torn
1 red pepper, cut into thin strips
1 medium red onion, sliced, then each slice cut into thirds
2 (8 ounce) cans quartered artichokes, drained
6 pepperoncini peppers, cut in half
3 plum tomatoes, cut into slices, then cut in half
1 (14 ounce) can black olives, cut in half
salt and pepper, to taste
garlic and herbed croutons (optional)
parmigiano-reggiano cheese (optional)
1/2 cup canola oil, I used extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup vinegar, I used white
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, I used 2 teaspoons of dried my friend made
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Salad:.
  • Add greens to a lg. salad bowl. Mix well.
  • Add peppers, onions, artichokes, pepperocini peppers, tomatoes and black olives. Mix well with salad forks or with your hands.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make dressing.
  • Makes 8 servings.
  • Dressing:.
  • Mix oil, vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard and garlic together well in a bowl with a whisk.
  • Add to salad mix right before serving, and mix well with salad forks.
  • Add Parmigiano Reggiano, if using.
  • Top with croutons, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 1075, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 4.2

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