Classic Italian deli-inspired salad featuring chopped chicken, salami, provolone, and crisp lettuce with tangy herb dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
02 - 3 ounces Italian salami, chopped
03 - 3 ounces provolone cheese, diced
→ Vegetables
04 - 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
08 - 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
→ Dressing
09 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 garlic clove, minced
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
16 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, sliced pepperoncini, and diced cucumber.
03 - Add chopped chicken, salami, and diced provolone cheese to the vegetable mixture.
04 - Drizzle the prepared dressing over all salad ingredients.
05 - Toss everything together using salad tongs until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately, garnished with extra pepperoncini or fresh herbs if desired.
