Antipasto Style Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup lettuce
• 1/2 cup olives
• 1/2 cup artichoke hearts
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/4 cup roasted peppers
• 1/2 cup salami
• 1/4 cup hot pepper rings
• 1/2 cup tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 diced sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 clove garlic
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/8 cup red vinegar
• 1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
• salt
• pepper
• fresh grated pecorino romano cheese

Instructions

1. In an immersion blender, combine cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh grated pecorino romano cheese to make the dressing and set it aside.
2. In a bowl, start with lettuce, then add olives, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, salami, hot pepper rings, tomatoes, red onion, and sun-dried tomatoes.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and give it a good mix.