Chopped Italian Salad With Italian Vinaigrette

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely ground
• 1 1/2 tablespoons basil, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme, chopped
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 head romaine lettuce, about 1-1/4 pounds, cut into 1-inch squares
• 1 (4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and sliced
• 1/4 lb salami, sliced and cut into strips if desired
• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups black olives, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup provolone cheese, diced

Recipe

• 1 for the vinaigrette, combine vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper and herbs in a food processor or blender and process on high speed until the mixture is well blended.
• 2 with the motor running, carefully pour olive oil in a steady stream. store in the refrigerator after use. (vinaigrette will last approximately 2 weeks in the refrigerator.).
• 3 for the salad, combine all the salad ingredients and toss.
• 4 dress with italian vinaigrette just before serving.