Farmhouse Italian Salad

Ingredients

· 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped

· 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

· ¼-½ red onion, thinly sliced

· ½ cup black olives

· 1 cup chopped ham

· ½ cup sliced pepperoni

· 1 cup mozzarella cheese

For the dressing

· ⅓ cup olive oil

· 3 tbsp white wine vinegar

· ¼ tsp crushed red pepper

· 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large serving bowl.

2. Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, ham, pepperoni, and mozzarella.

3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, seasoning sale, crushed red pepper, and lemon juice.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss until evenly coated.

5. Serve immediately.

Tips

· Add more or less red onions depending on how bold you want the flavor.

· This is best served fresh, but you can prep all ingredients ahead and add dressing right before serving.

· Great as a main dish or served alongside sandwiches, pasta, or grilled meat.