Italian Summer Palette Salad

ingredients

• Dressing
• 4 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. white wine
• 2 Tbsp. Mezzetta® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp. Mezzetta® Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes, diced fine
• 1 Tbsp. Mezzetta® Crushed Garlic
• 1 Tbsp. Mezzetta® Capers
• salt and pepper to taste
• Salad:
• 8 c. mixed greens (baby greens, fancy blend)
• 1/2 c. medium red onion, sliced
• 1/4 c. basil, finely chopped
• 1 jar Mezzetta® Pitted Kalamata Olives (9.5 oz.), drained
• 1 jar Mezzetta® Garlic Stuffed olives, drained
• 6 Roma tomatoes, quartered
• 1 c. shaved Parmesan cheese
• *Calculated ingredients may not always be as accurate as the original recipe.

preparation

Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk briskly to combine and blend. Set aside.

Place greens, red onion and basil in large shallow bowl (like a pasta bowl). Gently toss to mix. Scatter olives over the greens. Arrange tomatoes on the outer perimeter of the bowl. Scatter cheese over the center of the salad. Re-whisk the vinaigrette and drizzle over the salad and serve immediately.