Pasta House Salad

Submitted by: Susan Hodge

Attributed to: Phyllis Hodge

Category: Salads

Description: This is  a copy-cat of Pasta House Salad from St. Louis, MO. I think of it  as my mother in law's signature salad. A great go to salad with Pizza and any Italian Cuisine

Prep time: 10 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes 

Servings: 8-10

Difficulty rating: 1

Ingredients:

1 Head iceberg lettuce

1/2 Head romaine lettuce

1 Can (14 ounce) artichoke hearts, drained

1 Medium red onion, sliced thin

1 Jar (4 ounce) pimientos, diced

2/3 Cup olive oil

1/3 Cup red wine vinegar

1/4Teaspoon black pepper

1 Teaspoon salt

2/3 Cup parmesan cheese

Special tools/utensils needed: large bowl

Directions: 

1. Toss together the lettuce, artichoke hearts, onion, and pimento in a large salad bowl and set aside.

2. Combine remaining ingredients in a container with a tight lid.

3. Shake container vigorously until well-blended.

4. Pour dressing onto salad and toss until well covered.

Note: do not add dressing for more than 30 minutes prior to serving, because the acids in the dressing will break down the lettuce, causing it to be wilty.