Marinated Cheese-topped Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces goat cheese
• 4 cups torn romaine lettuce
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives, halved

Recipe

• 1 for dressing, in a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. cut cheese into 1/2" cubes; toss with half of the dressing. cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine the romaine, spinach, tomatoes, shallots, and olives. drizzle with remaining dressing; toss to coat. top with marinated cheese. serve immediately.