Mediterranean Salad

Recipe From: Laura

This delicious Mediterranean salad was served at the Lewis Lunch n Learn.

SALAD INGREDIENTS:

1 head red-leaf lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces

1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces

half of a small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced

2 (14 ounce) jars quartered artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped

1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

1/2 cup olives, chopped

1/2 cup pepperoni or salami, optional

1 batch zesty red wine vinaigrette (see below)

optional garnish: extra freshly-grated Parmesan cheese

ZESTY RED WINE VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese--the real stuff (not from a jar)

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil

1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE SALAD:

Add all ingredients together in a large bowl, and toss until evenly combined.  Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:

Whisk all ingredients together until combined.  (Or add them together in a mason jar, and shake until combined.)  Use immediately.