Description
A fresh and crunchy salad that captures the flavors of an Italian deli sandwich without the bread, featuring a medley of vegetables, savory meats, and a tangy vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed romaine and iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup seeded and diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, soaked
- 1/2 cup chopped banana peppers or pepperoncini
- 6 oz Genoa salami, diced
- 6 oz deli ham, diced
- 4 oz provolone cheese, diced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and banana peppers into small pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Dice the salami, ham, and provolone cheese into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, oregano, and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
Keep dressed salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Store undressed components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cold assembly
- Cuisine: Italian