Italian Antipasti Chef's Salad

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Dressing

• ⅓ cup EVOO
• 3 tbsp. white wine vinegar
• ½ lemon, juiced (about 2 tbsp.)
• About 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• About 2 tsp. superfine sugar or honey
• 1 tsp. each granulated garlic, granulated onion, and dried oregano
• ½ tsp. crushed red pepper
• Salt and pepper

Salad Base

• 1 head romaine or 4 heads Little Gem lettuce, chopped
• 1 small head radicchio—quartered, cored, and chopped
• ½ seedless cucumber (about 1/2 lb.), thinly sliced
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ pt. grape tomatoes, halved (about 1 cup)
• 4 to 5 slices deli-cut provolone, chopped into small pieces
• ¼ cup drained sliced cherry peppers from a jar, coarsely chopped

Chef's Salad Toppings

• ⅓ lb. bresaola (air-dried beef) from the deli section, thinly sliced
• ⅓ lb. thinly sliced prosciutto cotto or prosciutto di Parma
• About 8 oz. Italian tuna in olive oil, drained
• 4 medium-boiled eggs (boil for about 8 minutes) or 4 hardboiled eggs, peeled and halved

Optional Toppings

• Marinated artichokes with stems (halved), marinated sun-dried tomatoes (sliced), marinated mushroom caps, and caper berries

","preparation":"

Step 1

For the dressing, place all the ingredients, except the salt and pepper, in a small jar with a lid; shake vigorously until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss all the salad ingredients with the dressing. Divide among plates or arrange on a large platter.

Step 3

Arrange the meats, tuna, and eggs on top of the salad in sections. Top with the artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and caper berries (if using).

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