"Italian Salad, easy enough for a weeknight and the best side salad to serve with a big Italian dinner! This zesty salad packs a big punch of flavor!..."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups (loosely packed) chopped romaine lettuce (or mixed greens, or lettuce of choice)
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1 small cucumber (chopped)
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¼ small red onion (thinly sliced)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
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1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
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½ cup pitted kalamata olives
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½ cup sliced pepperoncini
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¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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½ teaspoon dried basil
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½ teaspoon dried parsley
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon honey (or more, to taste)