Back to another day on my COVID-19 watch. T.G.I.S. (Thank God It’s Someday!)

I don’t know about you, but in the heat of summer, I’m not really in the mood to sit outside in 90° weather due to restaurant restrictions so, all I crave is a great salad. One of my all-time favorites is the Italian Chopped Salad. The ingredients can be very similar to an antipasto, but for this salad, all ingredients are chopped into small bites.

All you need is some of your favorite Italian cured meats and cheeses that you might use when you put together a charcuterie board and you are halfway there to a great salad. (check here for my version of a charcuterie board)

Homemade dressings are so easy to make. Why go out and spend money when you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry. Use my perfect version of an Italian Red Wine Vinaigrette and you will be set up to enjoy the best-chopped salad you have ever had! Make it easy on yourself during these hot and crazy times!

As always, thanks for Spending Time in My Kitchen!

Italian Chopped Salad

5 from 1 vote

Recipe by David Frank – Spending Time In My Kitchen

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Ingredients

Italian Red Wine Vinaigrette
1/4 cup 1/4 Olive oil
3/4 cup 3/4 Grapeseed oil
3/4 cup 3/4 Red wine vinegar
2 tsp 2 Dried oregano
1/2 tsp 1/2 Salt
1/4 tsp 1/4 Red pepper, crushed
1/2 tsp 1/2 Black pepper
1/2 tsp 1/2 Garlic powder
Salad Ingredients
1 head 1 Romaine lettuce, chopped
2 Slices 2 Sopressata, chopped
2 Slices 2 Mortadella, chopped
2 Slices 2 Prosciutto (or favorite deli ham), chopped
2 Slices 2 Genoa salami, chopped
2 Slices 2 Capicola, chopped
2 Slices 2 Provolone
1/2 cup 1/2 Pepperoncini, thinly sliced (optional)
4 oz 4 Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half (optional)

Directions

Dressing
Whisk all dressing ingredients into a bowl and pour it into a glass dressing jar.
Assemble Your Salad
Wash and rinse your romaine. Cut in half length-wise. Cut again into 2 inch slices. Add to your salad bowl.
Cut your deli meats and cheese into small cubes and add to your bowl.
Add your pepperoncinis and tomatoes to your bowl if desired.
Mix salad ingredients well. Add your dressing to your salad bowl and stir once more.
Sit down with your fresh chopped salad, a nice glass of wine, and enjoy! Some garlic bread topped with parmesan cheese wouldn’t hurt either!

Notes

There are so many different deli/cured meats and cheeses, Italian or other that you can use for this type of salad. Experiment and find the perfect meats that fit your tastes!
Leave some comments and tell me your favorite combination of deli/cured meats and cheeses for your perfect chopped salad!