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Italian Salad

Excellent

Ingredients

  • romaine lettuce (for 6)
  • 1/2 c. sliced green onions
  • 1/2 c. chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2-1/4 oz. can sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 med. tomato, cut into wedges
  • mushrooms, shaved carrot and red onion slices, optional
  • 2 Tbls. shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ceasar croutons, optional

Dressing

  • 1/2 c. canola or olive oil
  • 1/4 c. red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 t. dried oregano
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/4 t. pepper

Instructions

In a container with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine lettuce, onion, celery, mozzarella cheese, olives and tomato.

Just before serving, drizzle desired amount of dressing and toss.

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and add croutons, if desired.

NOTE: Serves 6.