Vinaigrette

• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 70ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sugar, optional
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano

Salad

• 350g salad mix (preferably with iceberg)
• 2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks or shredded on a box grater
• 1 bell pepper, cut into rings or strips
• 1 large tomato, cut into wedges
• ½ medium cucumber, peeled and cut into rounds
• ½ red onion, sliced
• 80g shredded orange cheddar cheese
• 60g croutons, gluten-free if desired
• 8 pepperoncini peppers, optional