Mixed Green Salad with an Italian Vinaigrette

Ingredients:

• Italian Vinaigrette:
• 1/4 cup of canola oil
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp of sugar (more if desired)
• 1/2 tsp of dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp of dried basil
• 1/4 tsp of dried mustard
• 1/4 tsp of onion powder
• 1/4 tsp of paprika
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
• Mixed Green Salad:
• 2 cups of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 2 cups of mixed greens
• Handful of grape tomatoes
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1/4 cup of croutons
• Shaved Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Combine the canola oil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, sugar, oregano, basil, dried mustard, onion powder, paprika, and sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, to taste, together in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined. Set aside for flavors to mingle - at least 30 minutes.
Place a mixture of romaine and mixed greens together in a bowl then top with grape tomatoes, diced cucumbers, croutons, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Drizzle the top with the Italian vinaigrette then toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately. Enjoy.