Antipasto Chopped Salad

Ingredients

• ¼ red onion thinly sliced
• 2 small cucumbers chopped
• ½ cup marinated artichokes chopped
• 3 cups ice berg lettuce chopped
• 50g sopressa salami chopped
• 50g ham chopped
• Shaved provolone cheese
• Fresh torn basil leaves for topping

Dressing Ingredients

• ¼ cup pepperoncini liquid
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp mayonnaise this helps emulsify the dressing
• 1 tsp dijon
• 1 tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ cup olive oil
• ⅓ cup grated pecorino romano

Method

1. Add lettuce, red onion, and cucumber to a large salad bowl and set aside.

2. Add all dressing ingredients to a jar or bowl and shake or whisk until combined. 

3. Add as much dressing as you would like to the salad bowl. Toss to coat the salad, and add salt and pepper to season.

4. Top the salad with remaining ingredients - artichokes, salami, ham, cheese, and basil.

5. Enjoy this salad on its own or in a sandwich!