Italian Chopped Salad with Dressing (Print Version)
Fresh, crunchy Italian salad with vegetables, salami, and cheese in zesty homemade dressing
# What You'll Need:
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# How to Make It:
01 - In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and honey until well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, roasted red peppers, olives, pepperoncini, mozzarella, Parmesan, and salami.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently with tongs to coat all ingredients evenly without damaging delicate components.
04 - Transfer to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with additional shaved Parmesan if desired. Enjoy while vegetables remain crisp and crunchy.
# Expert Advice:
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- The homemade dressing comes together in seconds and tastes infinitely better than anything bottled
- Every bite delivers that perfect crunch salt cream balance that makes Italian salads so addictive
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- Never dress the salad until right before serving or the lettuce will wilt and lose its satisfying crunch
- The dressing keeps for a week in the fridge but needs to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before using
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- Use a mandoline for the cucumber and onion to get those paper thin slices that make each bite elegant
- Taste the dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the salt since the olives and cheese are already quite salty