| | Published April 29th, 2009
| Chopped Italian salad with Dijon vinaigrette
| | By Susie Iventosch | | |
Salad fixin's
1 large head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1 or 2 yellow, orange or red bell pepper, diced
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
11/2 cups of diced salami
1 cup Parano, or white cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup Parmesan cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 large English cucumbers peeled and diced
In a large glass salad bowl, layer lettuce, garbanzo beans, cucumber, salami and cheeses. Toss with dressing and serve with bread or crackers.
Dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, finely sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
S&P to taste
Mix all ingredients well and toss over salad.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA