Italian Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 head romaine lettuce (about 1-1/4 pounds)
• 1/4 lb sliced salami
• 1/3 cup roasted red pepper, drained and sliced
• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups ripe black olives, pitted and chopped
• 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as a combination of basil, oregano and thyme)
• 1/2 cup canola oil

Recipe

• 1 combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl. toss to combine.
• 2 dress with balsamic vinaigrette.
• 3 balsamic vinaigrette.
• 4 combine the vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper and chopped herbs in the bowl of a blender or food processor.
• 5 process on high speed until the mixture is well blended.
• 6 with the motor running, carefully pour in the oil in a steady stream.
• 7 store in the refrigerator after use. (vinaigrette will last about 2 weeks in the refrigerator.).