Italian Chopped Salad

large head romaine lettuce* (or a mix of romaine and iceberg lettuce)

canned chickpeas or garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)

heirloom cherry tomatoes (halved)

chopped ham

chopped salami

fresh mozzarella (cubed or bought in pearls)

large fresh basil leaves,

freshly squeezed lemon juice

dijon mustard

red wine vinegar

white sugar

dried oregano

dried parsley

garlic clove (1/2 teaspoon minced)

olive oil

Salt and Pepper

very thinly sliced red onion

thinly sliced pepperoncini