Italian Romaine Salad and Dressing for Two

Since we are back trying to shed some pre-Christmas pounds/kilos, I find we are eating more salads. This one is very similar to a well known Italian restaurant chain in the US! It’s fresh and very tasty, as well as filling.

Italian Romaine Salad 204 calories per serving

• 1 head romaine lettuce or 2 small romaine hearts, roughly chopped
• 1/2 Medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Grated, parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Pepperoncini, sliced
• 1/2 cup Black olives, sliced or whole
• 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• Croutons, store bought or homemade OPTIONAL

Italian Dressing

• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt
• 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar