Italian Chopped Salad

• portions: Makes 4 servings

Ingrédients

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tb red wine vinegar

1 tsp dijon mustard, plus more as needed

1 tb dried oregano

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp sea salt, plus more as needed

3/4 tsp ground black pepper, plus more as needed

4 cups finely chopped iceberg lettuce (about 1 head)

3 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce (approx. 1 head)

4 persian cucumbers, chopped (optional, but highly rec!)

1/2 cup salami, finely chopped

1/2 cup provolone, finely chopped

1/2 cup soppresata, finely chopped

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers

3/4 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

Instructions

To make the vinaigrette: whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste and add additional seasonings if needed.

To prepare the salad:  in a large bowl, combine the iceberg and romaine lettuces, cucumbers, salami, beans, olives, tomatoes, and cheese.

To finish: Pour the vinaigrette on top and toss so that everything is well coated with the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Top with a sprinkling of cheese and enjoy.