Sweet Italian Salad

Serves | 1 cup dressing

Ingredients:

• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

• ¼ cup red wine or white vinegar

• ¼ cup lemon juice

• 2 spoonfuls of honey or maple syrup

• 2 garlic cloves, minced, or garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

• 1 spoonful of brown mustard

• Large pinch of Italian seasoning or fresh Italian herbs

• For plating: romaine or spring mix lettuce, crumbled bacon, salami, or pepperoni

• Optional garnishes: tomatoes, parmesan cheese, red onion, olives, pickled banana peppers

Directions:

1. Add all dressing ingredients to a jar and vigorously shake until combined.

2. Pour over desired salad ingredients and serve with optional garnishes.
   
   Notes: Our preferred variation is to serve with spring mix, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, red onion, olives, pickled banana peppers, and pepperoni (Applegate). For the herbs, we like to add a pinch of dried oregano and fresh basil. You can add a spoonful of our homemade mayo to create a creamy Italian dressing. If using honey, warm the jar under running water before shaking to blend.
   

   You’ll find this recipe (and more like it!) in my original cookbook, Feeding the Nobles: Keep It Simple and Just Eat Real Food.