Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOld Neighborhood CafeCap's Chopped Italian Recipe

Cap's Chopped Italian Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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

Cheeses and Meats

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop Romaine

    Remove any wilted leaves from the romaine lettuce. Rinse the romaine under cool water, then dry it thoroughly. Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Halve Cherry Tomatoes

    Rinse the cherry tomatoes under cool water. Pat them dry and then slice them in half.

Adding Cheeses and Meats

  1. 3

    Prepare Cheeses and Meats

    Dice the provolone cheese into small cubes. Slice the salami, capicola, and prosciuttini into thin strips.

Final Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced provolone cheese, sliced salami, capicola, prosciuttini, and black olives.

Making the Dressing

  1. 5

    Mix Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Serving the Salad

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated. Serve immediately.

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