3 heads romaine, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large ripe tomato, cut into 6 wedges
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
15 Kalamata olives
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 hardboiled egg, cut into quarters
½ cup Anthony’s Italian dressing (see recipe)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Anthony’s Italian Dressing
1 cup red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
Place romaine in a large serving bowl. Place tomato wedges around the sides of the bowl. Sprinkle red onion, garbanzo beans and celery on top of romaine. Place quartered egg around edges of bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle with salad dressing, toss and serve.
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1. Using a large bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, lemon juice and garlic.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Alternatively, use a blender or a food processor to prepare dressing. Transfer dressing to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate until needed.
per serving: 278 calories, 55% calories from fat, 17g fat, 2g saturated fat, 31mg cholesterol, 25g carbohydrates, 7g total sugar, 0g added sugar, 9g protein, 380mg sodium, 9g fiber
Nutrition information per 1 Tablespoon: 73 calories, 98% calories from fat, 8g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0g carbohydrates, 0g total sugar, 0g added sugar, 0g protein, 1mg sodium, 0g fiber