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Classic Chopped Italian Salad

Name: Classic Chopped Italian Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For the Italian vinaigrette:; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; For the salad:; 2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 ounces genoa salami, chopped; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, chopped; 1/2 cup slicedpepperoncini; 1/4 cupsliced roasted red peppers; 10 fresh basil leaves, chopped

Prep 25m

Total 25m

This refreshing classic chopped Italian salad is a flavorful blend of romaine lettuce, red onion, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, genoa salami, fresh mozzarella, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, and chopped basil, all tossed in a zesty Italian vinaigrette made with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and olive oil. Buon appetito!