OUR FAMILY’S FAVORITE SALAD
Knowing his obsession already with big green salads (the guy amazingly chooses them more often than I do) and artichokes (hands-down one of his all-time favorite foods), I figured this one wouldn’t be a stretch. But still.
This salad is a verrrrry important part of our family, showing up at nearly every extended family gathering, always being made in a huge batch so that everyone can return for seconds, and near and dear to every single family member’s heart. So I needed to know they would get along great.
OUR FAMILY'S FAVORITE SALAD
You will love this bright and colorful favorite family salad. This healthy goodness can be prepared in less than 10 minutes!
TOTAL TIME: 15 MINS PREP TIME: 15 MINS
INGREDIENTS:
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
1 head red-leaf lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
half of a small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced
2 (14 ounce) jars quartered artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1 batch zesty red wine vinaigrette
optional garnish: extra freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
ZESTY RED WINE VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, store-bought or homemade
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
DIRECTIONS:
TO MAKE THE SALAD:
Add all ingredients together in a large bowl, and toss until evenly combined. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:
Whisk all ingredients together until combined. (Or add them together in a mason jar, and shake until combined.) Use immediately.