Chopped Salad With Italian Vinaigrette

A classic...

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• Vinaigrette

• 6  tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 2  tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2  teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1  cup olive oil

• Salad

• 8  cups  chopped iceberg lettuce, one large head
• 2 1⁄2 cups  diced  cooked chicken
• 1 1⁄4 cups  chopped seeded tomatoes
• 8  ounces  dry salami, chopped
• 1  cup  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3⁄4  shredded provolone cheese
• 2⁄3 cup  drained canned chick-peas (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 3  green onions, sliced thin
• 1⁄8 cup  olive (black or green sliced-optional)

Directions

1. Vinaigrette:.
2. Whisk first 7 ingredients in bowl to blend; gradually whisk in oil.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Can prepare vinaigrette 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate; bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.
4. Salad:.
5. Mix all salad ingredients in large bowl.
6. Toss with enough vinaigrette to cover.
7. Tip: Toss together vinaigrette and salad base at last minute.