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
Preparing the Salad
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the chopped lettuce.
- 3
Add the Black Olives
Slice the black olives in half, if desired, and add them to the salad mixture.
Adding Meats and Cheese
- 4
Chop the Meats
Dice the provolone cheese, salami, capicola, and prosciuttini into small cubes. Add them to the mixing bowl with the lettuce, tomatoes, and olives.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combining the Salad
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Serving
- 7
Serve
Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.