SPICY ITALIAN SALAD

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I found this recipe in a magazine and tried it out at Christmas last year. ( we do an Italian Christmas dinner since everyone is tired of turkey after Thanksgiving) This was a huge hit! The list of ingredients seems long but its easy to put together

Provided by Vanessa Womack

Categories     Lettuce Salads

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 c canola oil
1/3 c tarragon vinegar
1 Tbsp white sugar
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 clove garlic, minced
8 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
5 c romaine lettuce, chopped
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 carrot, grated
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 c black olives
1/4 c pitted green olives
1/2 cucumber sliced
2 Tbsp grated romano cheese
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium container with a lid, mix canola, tarragon vinegar, sugar, thyme, dry mustard and garlic Cover and shake until well blended Place artichoke hearts in the mixture; cover and marinate for at least 4 hrs or overnight
  • 2. In a large bowl, toss remaining ingredients Pour in artichoke mixture and toss to coat

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