Cap's Chopped Italian Party Tray Recipe
Fresh chopped lettuce, tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, capacolla, prosciuttini, black olives, and red wine vinaigrette. Serves 6-8. For large orders, please call the shop.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Meats and Cheeses
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Romaine Lettuce
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Halve the Cherry Tomatoes
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Add Black Olives
Drain and slice the black olives if they are whole. Add them to the salad base.
Adding Meats and Cheeses
- 4
Prepare the Cheeses
Dice the provolone cheese into small cubes and set aside.
- 5
Slice the Meats
Thinly slice the salami, capicola, and prosciuttini. Add all the sliced meats to the salad bowl with the other ingredients.
- 6
Mix Meats and Cheeses
Gently toss the salad base ingredients together to combine the meats and cheeses evenly.
Making the Dressing
- 7
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Assembling the Tray
- 9
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- 10
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving tray and serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.