Italian Chopped Salad with Fresh Italian Dressing

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

red wine vinegar

2 cloves

garlic crushed

1 1/2 tsp

sugar

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1/2 tsp

dried basil

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

fresh cracked black pepper

1/3 cup

olive oil

10 oz

chopped romaine lettuce (about 2 medium or 3 small heads, chopped)

1 cup

sliced grape tomatoes

1/3 cup

very thinly sliced red onions

1 cup

peperoncinis stems removed

1 cup

Italian croutons

1/2 cup

small cubed whole milk mozzarella (or pearls)

1/4 lb

Italian salami sliced in ribbons

jar (6 ounce) marinated quartered artichoke hearts drained