Pasta House Company Salad

• 1 head iceberg lettuce

• 1/2 head romaine lettuce

• 1 small or medium red onion (thinly sliced--use smallest food processor blade or a meat slicer to get them as paper-thin as possible)

• 1/2 oz pimentos (diced and drained)

• 1 can artichoke hearts (drained and crumbled into fourths)

• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (buy fresh and grate yourself!)

DRESSING:

• 3 1/2 oz corn or vegetable oil

• 1 1/2 oz olive oil

• 2 1/2 oz red wine vinegar

• Salt and pepper to taste

In large bowl, combine the following:

Break head of iceberg lettuce into *quarters--separating the layers. Break romaine lettuce into *thirds. Add sliced onions, pimentos, artichoke hearts, and grated parmesan. Toss and chill. Pour dressing on a few minutes before serving--if you do it too far in advance the salad will wilt. Toss well before serving

*Leaving the lettuce in large pieces is part of the secret to this salad recipe.