Big Yummy Italian Salad

• chopped romaine lettuce3 cup
• bite‑size salami pieces12
• cheese cubes, e.g., provolone0.5 cup
• grated parmesan0.25 cup
• DeLallo sliced sweet pepperoncini0.5 cup
• thinly sliced red onion0.5 cup
• panko↗1 cup
• garlic powder↗0.5 teaspoon
• DeLallo Castelvetrano first‑press olive oil↗2 tablespoon
• olive oil drizzle (DeLallo Castelvetrano, 3 tbsp)
• a splash of pepperoncini brine (1‑2 tbsp)↗
• a few shakes of Italian seasoning (about ½ tsp)
• salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prep the salad ingredients: chop all your vegetables, meat, cheese, etc.

2. 2

   Make golden crunchy garlic panko: combine panko, oil and garlic powder in a bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again for 20‑40 seconds until golden. (It will be hot! Don’t eat yet.) Season with salt.

3. 3

   Mix with the dressing: add all salad ingredients to a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, pepperoncini brine, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss, taste, adjust as needed, you know the drill. Finish by adding the golden crunchy panko! DELICIOUS!