Chopped Italian Salad with Italian Vinaigrette Recipe

Chopped Italian Salad with Italian Vinaigrette Recipe

  • Italian Vinaigrette:
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped herbs, a mixture of basil, oregano and thyme
  • 1/2 cup CRISCO® Pure Olive Oil
  • Chopped Italian Salad:
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/3 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers, drained
  • 1/4 pound sliced salami, cut into strips
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced ripe black olives
  • 1 cup diced provolone cheese
  1. Combine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and herbs in a food processor or blender. Process on high speed until the mixture is well blended. With the motor running, slowly add olive oil in a steady stream.
  2. Toss salad ingredients together to combine. Add vinaigrette. Stir until evenly coated.