The Best Garlic Lemon Vinaigrette & Weeknight Salad

Name: The Best Garlic Lemon Vinaigrette & Weeknight Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 shallot, peeled and finely minced Spice World Shallots; 1 Tbsp Spice World Garlic; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tsp honey; Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; ½ red onion, thinly sliced; 2 cups cherry tomatoes; 2 cups croutons; ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; ½ cup black olives, sliced; Pepper, to taste

This delicious Italian-inspired salad works perfectly as a side or as the whole meal. Craft a delicious, yet-simple, vinaigrette that will make any salad a staple.

Serves: 1

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

Spice World Garlic (choose one)
- 1 Tbsp Spice World Ready-to-Use Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Spice World Diced Garlic
1 shallot, peeled and finely minced Spice World Shallots
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 tsp honey
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper

For the Salad

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups croutons
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
½ cup black olives, sliced
Pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Combine olive oil, Spice World Shallots, and Spice World Garlic in a small jar with a lid.
Allow to sit for 15 minutes so the oil infuses with shallot and garlic flavor.
Add the remaining dressing ingredients to a jar and whisk until combined.
In a large bowl, mix together salad ingredients (except the croutons), tossing with the salad dressing. Lasts one week refrigerated.
Top with croutons and enjoy.