Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup garbanzo beans drained
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup carrots shredded
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini
- 1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers sliced
- 1/3 cup black olives sliced
- 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzorella cheese
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup homemade Italian dressing recipe below
- Optional veggies: 1/4 cup sliced celery 2 stalks, 1/4 cup chopped green or red bell pepper, 1/4 cup artichoke hearts or hearts of palm
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, toss all salad ingredients, reserving cheese
- In a small bowl, whisk together Italian dressing ingredients
- Toss dressing with salad ingredients and top with cheese and serve immediately
- Dressing: Whisk together, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and a pinch of each of the following: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.