Super Italian Chopped Salad

Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all up so you can get a bit of everything in each bite.

source	Taste of Home
categories	salad, italian
yield	Serves 10
prep time	25 min
total time	25 min

INGREDIENTS

3 cup torn romaine

1 jar (6-1/2 oz) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 Med green pepper, chopped

2 Med tomatoes, chopped

1 can (2-1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

5 slices deli ham, chopped

5 thin slices hard salami, chopped

5 slices pepperoni, chopped

3 slices provolone cheese, chopped

2 red onions, chopped

¼ cup olive oil

2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

¼ tsp salt

1/8 tsp pepper

2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Pepperoncini, optional

1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients.

2. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper.

3. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

4. Sprinkle with cheese.

5. Top with pepperoncini, if desired.