This super yummy and healthy summertime salad has bold Mediterranean flavors and a quick balsamic dressing!
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Servings:4
Ingredients
6cupschopped romaine lettuce
14ouncesartichoke hearts, , diced
15ouncesroasted red peppers, , drained and diced
1/2cupgreek kalamata olives, , halved
1/4cuppepperocini peppers or banana peppers, , chopped
1/2red onion,, diced
1/2cupmozzarella pearls or shaved mozzarella
1/3cupdiced ham
1/3cupdiced hard salami
1cupbalsamic salad dressing OR recipe shown below
Dressing
1/4cupred onion,, diced
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
1/2cupoil
1teaspoongarlic, , minced
1teaspoonapple cider vinegar
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoonsugar
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Toss together chopped romaine lettuce and next 8 ingredients.
If using dressing recipe, add all dressing ingredients to a blender and pulse until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. Drizzle over salad immediately before serving.Garnish with fresh basil if desired.