Name: Romaine Italian Salad Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tall Head of Romaine lettuce; 3 oz cubed colby jack cheese; 3 oz pancetta; 3 oz halved grape tomatoes; 1 oz halved black olives; 1 oz sliced peperoncini; 4 Parmesan crackers or croutons; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Dried Basil; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Kosher Salt; 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar

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Romaine Italian Salad Boats

lauriebianchin

This antipasto inspired salad is beautifully presented on a romaine leaf.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings 4

Ingredients

Salad

1 tall Head of Romaine lettuce
3 oz cubed colby jack cheese
3 oz pancetta
3 oz halved grape tomatoes
1 oz halved black olives
1 oz sliced peperoncini
4 Parmesan crackers or croutons

Dressing

1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Dried Basil
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp Freshly Ground Kosher Salt
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

Place all dressing ingredients into a jar or shaker. Shake vigorously.
Lay 4 whole romaine leaves on platter. Chop remaining 2 leaves. Divide equally and place on open romaine leaves. Layer remaining ingredients on top.
Dress right before serving.

Notes

Make ahead by preparing as directed, but not dressing. Cover tightly with saran wrap and store in refrigerator.

Keyword romaine, salad