I know that salads can be creative. I realize that some people like to make a salad out of whatever is in the fridge but I have one favorite salad that I LOVE and can't get enough of.
Its an Italian salad that goes great with almost any Italian dinner but also is great by itself. Its super simple and absolutely delicious.
Here's the recipe:
Hearts of Romaine lettuce and only romaine lettuce
1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 jar of pimentos or roasted red peppers
1/2 small red onion
grated parmesan cheese
and this is the most important part --
Italian dressing.... the dressing I like best comes from an Italian restaurant that I love in St. Louis-- The Pasta House
Co.
Whenever someone visits me Upstate I always ask that they bring me many, many bottles of it. But if you can't get their dressing then here is the next best thing:
red wine vinegar (which I think is key)
olive oil
and dried Italian seasoning
The proportions are 3 to 1 oil to vinegar and then add the seasoning to taste but be careful because some Italian seasonings can be very strong.
That's it! My absolute favorite salad!
Although it seems similar to say Olive Garden its so much better! Simple and good. Wonder if I can get The Pasta House to send me some bottles of dressing....hmmm. I sure would hate to run out!
Here's the recipe:
Hearts of Romaine lettuce and only romaine lettuce
1 jar of marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 jar of pimentos or roasted red peppers
1/2 small red onion
grated parmesan cheese
and this is the most important part --
Italian dressing.... the dressing I like best comes from an Italian restaurant that I love in St. Louis-- The Pasta House
Co.
Whenever someone visits me Upstate I always ask that they bring me many, many bottles of it. But if you can't get their dressing then here is the next best thing:
red wine vinegar (which I think is key)
olive oil
and dried Italian seasoning
The proportions are 3 to 1 oil to vinegar and then add the seasoning to taste but be careful because some Italian seasonings can be very strong.
That's it! My absolute favorite salad!
Although it seems similar to say Olive Garden its so much better! Simple and good. Wonder if I can get The Pasta House to send me some bottles of dressing....hmmm. I sure would hate to run out!
Comments
I love this recipe. I will have to ask my hubby to stop by the Pasta House next time he is in St. Louis and pick up a bottle for me.
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