Old School Italian Shop Salad

Rachel Johnson, Contributor

Old School Italian Chop Salad

Serves: 4–6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

DRESSING:

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

SALAD:

1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped

8 ounces fresh mozzarella, drained from liquid and torn into pieces

1 large roasted bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup chopped, pitted Kalamata olives

1/2 cup chopped Italian salami

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

1 handful fresh, torn basil leaves

Pepperoncini peppers

1. To make dressing, whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl until well emulsified.

2. To make salad, add lettuce, mozzarella, bell pepper, Kalamata olives, salami, red onion, basil and peppers to dressing; toss to coat.

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