Italian Chopped Salad

2 large heads romaine lettuce, (prepared according to Notes below )

½ medium red onion, peeled and then sliced into very thin rings ((I like to use a mandoline for quick, easy, uniform slices.))

½ cup sliced pepperoncini rings

½ cup sliced black olives

½ pound provolone, sliced ⅛" thick and then cut into ¼" ribbons

½ pound good quality salami, sliced ⅛" thick and then cut into ¼" ribbons

12 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half

Freshly ground black pepper

Italian Vinaigrette

In a large salad bowl, gently fold together red onion, pepperoncini, black olives, provolone, and salami. Drizzle about ½ cup of the Italian Vinaigrette over these ingredients, and then gently fold again.
Add prepared lettuce and tomatoes, gently folding to incorporate. Taste for seasoning and add a touch of salt and/or more of the vinaigrette, if desired. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the top and serve immediately.
Just combine all salad ingredients in a large salad bowl and offer the dressing on the side.
Up to 1-2 days in advance, prepare Italian Vinaigrette and store in the refrigerator.
Up to a few hours ahead of time, prep all Italian Chopped Salad ingredients. Store lettuce and sliced tomatoes in their own separate covered containers in the refrigerator. Store red onion, pepperoncini, black olives, provolone, and salami together in a covered container in the refrigerator.
When ready to serve, assemble salad as directed in the Instructions above.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥗Salad

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍗Barbecue📆Everyday🏞️Picnic

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 15m