Our Family's Favorite Salad

You will love this bright and colorful favorite family salad. This healthy goodness can be prepared in less than 10 minutes!

INGREDIENTS:

• SALAD INGREDIENTS:
• 1 head red-leaf lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
• half of a small red onion, peeled and thinly-sliced
• 2 (14 ounce) jars quartered artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
• 1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and diced
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 batch zesty red wine vinaigrette
• optional garnish: extra freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
• ZESTY RED WINE VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, store-bought or homemade
• 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

INTERECTIONS:

1. TO MAKE THE SALAD:Add all ingredients together in a large bowl, and toss until evenly combined.  Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
2. TO MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:
3. Whisk all ingredients together until combined.  (Or add them together in a mason jar, and shake until combined.)  Use immediately.

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