Banana Pepper and Olive Salad

This recipe is in my cookbook on page 67.  I love the flavors of the banana peppers with the tomatoes and Italian dressing.  I hope you enjoy it. :)

Banana Pepper and Olive Salad

1 bag of mixed salad greens

½ cup grilled, sliced chicken breast

½ cup chopped olives

½ cup grape tomatoes

¼ cup chopped green onions

4 chopped banana peppers

¼ cup chopped artichoke hearts

freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Italian Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon vegetable or olive oil

2 tablespoons corn syrup

2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons Romano cheese

¼ teaspoon garlic salt

½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

½ teaspoon parsley flakes

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1.      To prepare salad, place salad greens, chicken, olives, tomatoes, green onions, peppers and artichokes in a large bowl and toss.

2.      Combine dressing ingredients in blender.

3.      Add a portion of the dressing to the salad, just until coated. Save remaining dressing for future use. Before serving salad, add freshly grated cheese.

Serves 6 to 8