Dressing Ingredients
6 Tbsp. olive oil
Juice from 2 lemons
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp salt (more if desired)
½ tsp pepper
(confession: I add a small spoonful of honey just to keep everything balanced.)
Salad Ingredients
2 large heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
2 sticks celery, sliced
½ small onion, sliced
¼ cup black or Kalamata olives
1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half (or good tomatoes in season)
¼ cup marinated red pepper or pickled jalapeno pepper
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Anchovies (if desired)
Other possible ingredients include: chick peas, anchovies, cucumbers, artichoke hearts, carrots – check the fridge you may find more ideas. Visit the grocery salad bar for small portions of toppings.
Directions
Add dressing ingredients to a jar with a tight lid and shake to combine.
Layer a large salad bowl with chopped romaine lettuce.
Add toppings.
The salad may sit I the refrigerator for several hours before dressing, tossing and serving.
It’s best very cold!