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
Cheese and Meats
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Ingredients
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems, and dice them into small pieces. Add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Slice Cheese and Meats
Cut the provolone cheese into small cubes. Thinly slice the salami, capicola, and prosciuttini. Add all the sliced meats and cheese to the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Olives
Slice the black olives in half (if whole) and add them to the salad bowl.
Make the Dressing
- 5
Combine the 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.
- 6
Taste and Adjust
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
Assemble the Salad
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- 8
Serve
Serve immediately in individual bowls, or chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving.
