La Scala's Chopped Salad

This is supposed to be the original chopped salad recipe, created by the owner of the La Scala restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1950's. I think it sounds pretty tasty, 50 years later!

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup  vegetable oil
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard or 3⁄4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
•  salt and pepper
• 1  head iceberg lettuce, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1⁄3 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1⁄4 lb  italian  salami, julienned
• 1  cup  shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and well-drained
•  chopped tomato (optional)
•  basil leaves, shredded (optional)

Directions

1. To make vinaigrette: combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste; whisk until well blended. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine lettuces, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans. Toss with vinaigrette to taste.
3. Garnish with tomato and basil if desired.