Classic chopped Italian salad is a full dinner or a starter for pasta or pizza.
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Salads come in many shapes and sizes.
A thick bed of dressed Romaine lettuce topped with ALL the good toppings.
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
It also makes wonderful lunches!
Shake it up for a few seconds to combine the ingredients and its ready to go!
You dont have to make your own vinaigrette for this salad though.
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You dont want a vinaigrette thats overly sweet, and it should have lots of herbs and acidity.
I used pepperoncini and roasted red peppers for this version, but you could experiment with other options.
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Make it a Meal!
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Add the lid and shake for 10 seconds until all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Its best served at room temperature.
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Add the chopped Romaine to a large bowl and drizzle with a few tablespoons of dressing.
Stir together well before serving.
Add more dressing, if desired.
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Serve the salad in bowls on its own or with pasta or pizza for a classic Italian meal.
If you are planning to store this salad for later, I would recommend storing it without the dressing.
The greens just wilt pretty quickly once they are dressed.
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