Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
Romaine and spinach, tomatoes, green peppers, cucumbers, red onions, banana peppers, black olives, chopped ham and pepperoni topped with feta and tossed in house-made Italian vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Italian Vinaigrette
Method
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce and spinach into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the green bell pepper, slice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Remaining Ingredients
Slice the banana peppers, pit and slice the black olives, chop the ham, and slice the pepperoni. Combine all these ingredients in a large mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables.
- 3
Add Feta Cheese
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture in the bowl.
Making the Vinaigrette
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Taste and Adjust
Taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
Tossing the Salad
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad mixture in the large bowl.
- 7
Toss to Combine
Using tongs or salad servers, toss the salad thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Serving the Salad
- 8
Serve Immediately
Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
