Italian “chef“ Salad Recipe
Make Italian “chef“ Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Vegetables
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the chopped romaine.
- 3
Slice the Cucumber
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into rounds or half-moons, and add it to the salad bowl.
- 4
Chop the Red Onion
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl. You can adjust the amount based on your preference.
- 5
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and core from the bell pepper, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and add it to the salad bowl.
- 6
Add Black Olives
If using whole black olives, you may wish to slice them in half before adding them to the salad.
- 7
Prepare the Meats and Cheese
Cut the salami and provolone cheese into strips or bite-sized pieces, and add them to the salad.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Pour the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. You can adjust the amount based on your taste preferences.
- 9
Toss and Serve
Gently toss all the salad ingredients together until everything is well-coated with the dressing. Serve immediately.
