Simple Italian Salad
Servings 4
Equipment
- Glass jar
- Sharp Knife
Ingredients
Simple Vinaigrette:
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1½ tsp shallot, minced very finely
- ½ tsp mayonnaise
- ½ tsp Dijon mustard
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Pinch of sugar, to taste
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Italian Salad:
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- Compari tomatoes, quartered into wedges
- red onion rings, to taste Side Note: If the onion is too strong in flavor, soak the rings in ice water for 10 minutes then pat dry.
- pepperoncini, to taste
- black olives, to taste
- croutons, to taste
- shaved parmesan, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Simple Vinaigrette:
- Make the vinaigrette by combining the white wine vinegar, finely minced shallot, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sea salt & freshly cracked pepper to taste, and a pinch of sugar to taste, in a small glass jar.
- Slowly drizzle the olive oil into the vinegar mixture while whisking constantly. Set aside to allow flavors to mingle. Whisk again very well right before serving.
Italian Salad:
- Prepare the salad by placing chopped romaine lettuce in a bowl.
- Top with tomato wedges, red onion rings, pepperoncini, black olives, croutons, shaved parmesan, and season with freshly cracked black pepper.
- To serve, drizzle some of the well-whisked vinaigrette on the salad, to taste, then toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy.