Easy Lou Malnati's Salad Recipe For A Quick, Healthy Meal
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 6 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup black olives sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup croutons
For The Dressing
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare The Ingredients
- First, let’s get all our ingredients ready. Slice the romaine lettuce into small pieces and transfer it to a big salad bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and slice the black olives and pepperoncini. Shred the mozzarella cheese and grate the Parmesan cheese if needed.
Step 2: Make The Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until everything is well combined.
Step 3: Assemble The Salad
- Add the cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, shredded mozzarella cheese, and grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl with the romaine lettuce. Toss gently to mix everything together.
Step 4: Add The Dressing
- After adding the dressing to the salad, toss it once more to make sure everything is well coated.
Step 5: Add Croutons And Serve
- Finally, sprinkle the croutons on top just before serving to keep them nice and crunchy. Serve immediately and enjoy!