PIZZA PIZZAZZ SALAD

Pizza Pizzazz Salad image

Provided by cookiedog

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (8 ounce) package greens
1 (5 ounce) package baby lettuce
4 cups grape tomatoes
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced, separated in rings
1/2 sweet red pepper, cut in bite-size strips
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 ounces link pepperoni, casing removed, and thinly sliced
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1 (5 1/2 ounce) box italian seasoned croutons
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup snipped flat-leaf Italian parsley
1/4 cup fresh basil (freshly snipped)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sea salt or 3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

In a extra-large salad bowl combine greens and lettuces. Top with tomatoes, red onion, sweet pepper, beans, pepperoni, and cheese. Cover and chill up to 6 hours. Makes 20 servings.
Herb Dressing: In screw-top jar combine 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup white balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup snipped Italian (flat-leaf) parsley; 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon sea salt or 3/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and shake. Before serving, shake dressing well; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 401.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.9