Name: Best Easy Italian Green Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 6 cups lettuce; 1/3 cup mini pepperonis OR regular pepperonis, quartered; 1/2 cup mozzarella (cubed, or cheese sticks chopped); 1/2-1 cup garlic croutons; 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped; 3 tablespoons salted sunflower seeds; 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper ( or to taste); pinch of red pepper flakes