Ingredients

6

tablespoons olive oil

2

tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/2

teaspoon sugar

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

1

bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat hearts of romaine

1/2

cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

2

small zucchini, thinly sliced

2

jars (6 oz each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

1 1/2

cups pepperoncini peppers (Italian peppers), drained, chopped (from 16-oz jar)

1

cup pitted green olives, halved

Cracked pepper, if desired

Preparation

In small bowl, mix vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk, or shake in jar with tight-fitting cover.

In large bowl, place salad ingredients.

Drizzle salad with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.