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
Vegetables and Garnish
Dressing
Method
Prepare Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
Wash and dry the lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Dice the Tomatoes
Wash the tomatoes, remove the stems, and chop them into small cubes. Add them to the bowl with the chopped lettuce.
Add Meats and Cheese
- 3
Slice the Provolone
Cut the provolone cheese into small cubes or strips and add to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Meats
Slice the salami, capicola, and prosciuttini into small pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
Add Vegetables
- 5
Add Black Olives
Drain the black olives if they are canned, slice them in half if desired, and add to the salad.
Prepare Dressing
- 6
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.
Combine and Serve
- 7
Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
- 8
Serve Immediately
Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy your fresh chopped Italian salad!