For the Dressing:

• ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Salad:

• 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
• 2 cucumbers, peeled & diced
• 2 green bell peppers, diced
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
• ¼ cup roasted sunflower kernels
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper