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 & Cheese
Dressing
Method
Prepare Salad Ingredients
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Halve the Tomatoes
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half. Add them to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Slice the Olives
If using whole black olives, slice them into rings. Add them to the salad bowl.
Prepare Meats & Cheese
- 4
Cut the Cheeses
Cube the provolone cheese into small pieces and add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Slice the Meats
Thinly slice the salami, capicola, and prosciuttini. Tear or cut them into bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
Make the Dressing
- 6
Whisk the Dressing
In a small bowl, combine the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
Assemble the Salad
- 7
Combine and Toss
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is coated evenly.

