Italian Chopped Salad Dressing (Printable version)
Crisp romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, and peppers with salami and cheese in zesty dressing.
# Ingredient list:
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# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and honey in a small bowl or jar until emulsified. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - Combine Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, mozzarella, Parmesan, and salami strips in a large salad bowl.
03 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad immediately before serving. Toss gently using salad tongs to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging the vegetables.
04 - Transfer to individual plates or serve family-style from the bowl. Garnish with additional shaved Parmesan if desired.
# Expert Tips:
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- Everything comes together in twenty minutes with zero cooking required
- The homemade dressing transforms ordinary vegetables into something restaurant worthy
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for days
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- The salad will get soggy if dressed ahead of time, so always add the dressing right before serving
- Letting the dressing sit for at least fifteen minutes allows the flavors to meld together beautifully
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- Cut all ingredients into similar sized pieces so you get a little bit of everything in each forkful
- Invest in good quality olives and pepperoncini since they provide much of the flavor