Unforgettable Italian Garden Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 10 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1 medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, quartered and de-seeded
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 pepperoncini, stem removed and sliced
• 1 cup croutons
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bag (12 ounces) iceberg lettuce