My FAVORITE Type of Salad

Greek Salad and Dressing

source: Our Best Bites
Ingredients:
salad

•  1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• olives
• red onion, sliced
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 tomato, chopped
• feta cheese, crumbled
• pepperoncini

dressing 

• 1/4 c. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 c. white vinegar
• 2 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (this will not make the dressing spicy, just flavorful)
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
• 1 c. canola oil (or other salad oil)
• 1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese
• 3/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp. dry oregano

Directions:
salad

1.  Mix lettuce, olives, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and feta cheese together in a bowl. Serve with Greek salad dressing and pepperoncini on the side.

dressing

1. In the jar of a blender, combine all the ingredients through the garlic. Blend until smooth. 
2. While the blender is running, add the oil in a steady stream. 
3. Turn off the blender and add the feta and pulse the blender a few times (more if you want a creamier consistency). 
4. Whisk in the herbs. If possible, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. 
5. Use as a marinade for chicken, lamb, or flank steak or drizzle over a Greek salad.