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.
   

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