Italian Sub Salad

All the flavors of an Italian sub without the bread. The kalamata olive brine dressing is the secret weapon here.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 0 minutes | Servings: 1

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• Romaine lettuce (chopped): 1 cup
• Cucumber (quartered): 1/2 cup
• Tomato (diced): 1/8 cup
• Parmesan cheese (shredded): 1/4 cup
• Salami: 3 oz
• Bacon bits: 1/4 cup
• Kalamata olives (quartered): 6 olives

For the Dressing:

• Olive oil: 1 Tbsp
• Kalamata olive brine: 1 Tbsp
• Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
• Dried oregano: 1/2 tsp
• Dried basil: 1/2 tsp
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cook bacon (2-3 slices) if not using ready-made bacon bits.
2. Prep vegetables — wash lettuce, tomato, cucumbers. Chop lettuce (1 cup), dice tomato (1/8 cup), quarter olives (6), cut salami (3 oz).
3. Make the dressing by combining olive oil, kalamata brine, garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt and pepper in a jar. Shake well and taste-test.
4. Assemble the salad, drizzle with dressing, and enjoy!