Ingredients:

• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, chopped (about 3 cups)
• 4 cups loosely packed butter lettuce blend
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup pitted medium black olives, whole or halved
• ½ cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
• 1 cup croutons (Hot Dog Bun Croutons recommended)
• ¾ cup Homemade Italian Dressing (or your preferred dressing)
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese (see Notes)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, red onion, tomatoes, olives, and pepperoncini.
   • Toss to combine.
2. Add Croutons and Dressing:
   • Add croutons and drizzle with the Italian dressing, adjusting the amount to your preference.
   • Toss again gently to coat, being careful not to break up the croutons.
3. Season and Garnish:
   • Season with freshly ground black pepper, then garnish with shaved Parmesan.
4. Serve:
   • Serve immediately, offering extra dressing on the side if desired.

Notes:

• Shaving Parmesan: For thin Parmesan shavings, use the slicing blade of a box grater or a vegetable peeler along one of the flat sides of a Parmesan block.
• Nutrition: The nutrition estimate is based on one serving (1/6 of the recipe) using 2 tablespoons of dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 139 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 562 mg | Potassium: 258 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 2988 IU | Vitamin C: 17 mg | Calcium: 87 mg | Iron: 1 mg