Description
This refreshing Green Jacket Salad combines crisp iceberg or romaine lettuce with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh green onions, and crunchy pita chips, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, herbs, and seasonings. Perfect as a light side dish or a quick, flavorful lunch, it takes just 15 minutes to prepare and serves six.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- ¼ tsp Accent seasoning (or to taste)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce or 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup broken pita chips
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped fresh parsley, seasoned salt, Accent seasoning, and dried oregano until fully combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, grated Parmesan cheese, and broken pita chips to form the base of the salad.
- Toss the salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to ensure everything is well coated with the dressing, then serve immediately for best freshness and crunch.
Notes
- You can substitute iceberg lettuce with romaine for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Adjust seasoning amounts according to your taste preferences, especially the Accent seasoning which is optional.
- Serve immediately after tossing to keep pita chips crunchy.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas to make this salad a complete meal.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pita chips or omit them.
