Cap's Chopped Italian Recipe
Fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, capicola, prosciuttini, black olives, and red wine vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Meats and Cheese
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add the halved tomatoes to the bowl with the chopped lettuce.
- 3
Add the Olives
Drain the black olives and slice them in half if they are whole. Add them to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Meats and Cheese
Dice the provolone cheese, salami, capicola, and prosciuttini into small pieces. Add all the diced meats and cheese to the bowl.
Dressing Preparation
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and honey. Whisk together until well blended.
- 6
Season the Dressing
Add salt and black pepper to the dressing mixture, adjusting to taste. Whisk again to combine.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- 8
Serve
Divide the salad into serving plates and enjoy immediately.