Green Jacket Salad - VeryVera

Green Jacket Salad

Originally Published on April 2, 2024

  • Prep Time: 20m
  • Cook Time: 1h

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 pieces pita bread, split in half

Croutons

  • 2 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp. chopped green onion, green tops only
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1 head Romaine or Iceberg lettuce, torn or chopped

Salad

  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tsp. Lawry’s® seasoned salt
  • 1/4 c red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c vegetable oil
  • Kernel Season’s® Butter Popcorn Seasoning, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the pita bread on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the unsalted butter. Sprinkle with the butter popcorn seasoning to taste.
  3. Bake in the oven for 1 hour or until the pita is crisp and lightly browned. Cool and break into random-sized pieces.
  4. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, and seasonings. Whisk well until combined. Set aside until ready to dress the salad.
  5. In a large bowl, mix together all salad ingredients. Toss well to evenly distribute the tomato, green onions, and parsley.
  6. Dress the salad and top with pita croutons.