LINDA'S ITALIAN SALAD WITH SPICY ITALIAN DRESSING

Linda's Italian Salad With Spicy Italian Dressing image

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

Time 30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

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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