Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsPasta Garage Italian 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

Meats and Cheese

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Olives

    Drain and rinse the black olives, then slice them in half.

Meat and Cheese Preparation

  1. 3

    Slice the Meats

    Cut the salami, capicola, and prosciuttini into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.

  2. 4

    Cube the Cheese

    Cut the provolone cheese into small cubes.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Dressing

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

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black olives, sliced meats, and cubed provolone cheese.

  2. 7

    Add the Dressing

    Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

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