Italian Salad
We’ve been busy lately, and we know you have, too! When our lives are hectic, we often forget the importance of nutrition and the comfort that comes with a healthy, home-cooked meal. Here’s a salad recipe that’s healthy, delicious, and can be thrown together in a pinch. Italian Salad has become a favorite around here among the residents, and we hope it becomes a favorite of yours, too!
Ingredients
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce
- 2 slices provolone cheese
- 3-4 cherry tomatoes
- a handful of kalamata or black olives
- 1/4 purple onion sliced thin
- 1/4 cucumber sliced and quartered
- 2 oz. olive oil
- 2 oz. red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp. dry oregano
Directions
- Cut or tear romaine
- Slice provolone cheese into strips
- Cut cherry tomatoes in half
- Thinly slice purple onion
- Slice and quarter the cucumber
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss well
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