Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 large head of romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
  • 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls, cut in half
  • 1 (6-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
  • 4 ounces salami and/or pepperoni, cut into thin strips
  • 3/4 cup mixed olives, halved and pitted
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 15 fresh basil leaves, ribboned, for serving

Instruction

  • Make the dressing
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, Parmesan, garlic, mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.Season with salt and pepper
  • Whisk together to combine well
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired
  • Make the salad
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the romaine, olives, salami, red peppers, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, pepperoncinis and red onion
  • Toss to mix
  • Drizzle the desired amount of dressing over the salad and toss to coat
  • Garnish with basil and serve.