Italian chopped salad

By deiv3 on July 21, 2024

Here's a recipe for Italian Chopped Salad:

Ingredients:

1 head of lettuce (romaine or iceberg), chopped
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), diced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup banana peppers, sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
4 oz salami, sliced into strips
4 oz pepperoni, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Instructions:

In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced bell pepper, sliced red onion, banana peppers, sliced black olives, sliced salami, and sliced pepperoni.
Season the salad with salt and pepper, to taste. Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Serve the Italian Chopped Salad immediately as a refreshing appetizer, side dish, or light main course.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Mediterranean-inspired salad!

Feel free to customize the salad by adding other ingredients such as cucumbers, artichoke hearts, or shredded cheese. You can also adjust the quantities of each ingredient to suit your taste preferences. This salad is best served fresh and is perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to summer BBQs and potlucks. Buon appetito!