Chop Chop Salad

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 2 hearts of romaine, shredded or roughly chopped
• 1/2 pound salami, sliced and cut into small squares
• 1/2 pound pepperoni, diced into squares
• 1/2 pound provolone cheese, thinly sliced and cut into squares
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, cubed
• 1 (8 oz.) package marinated mini mozzarella balls
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed and sliced into strips
• 1 cup sliced banana peppers or pepperoncini peppers
• 1 cup white onion, thinly sliced into strips
• Dressing:
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper

Preparation

1. Prepare dressing first by whisking together red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, basil, brown sugar (if using), salt and pepper together in a measuring cup or spouted bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
2. Place chopped romaine, salami, pepperoni, provolone, parmesan, mozzarella, cucumber, bell pepper, onion and banana peppers in a large bowl.
3. Drizzle 3/4 cup dressing over the top then toss together and let sit at least 20 minutes before serving, giving flavors a chance to build and blend together. Reserve remaining dressing for guests to serve themselves.