Crispy Pepperoni and Mozzarella Pizza Salad - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 ounces pepperoni slices, cut into thin strips
• 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• Salt, to taste
• Red-pepper flakes, to taste
• 1 beefsteak tomato
• 1 tablespoon pepperoncini brine, plus more to taste
• Granulated sugar, as needed
• 1 large head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
• 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini, drained
• 1/3 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn