"For such a simple dish, Simple Italian Chopped Salad has a flavor that's anything but! All it asks of you is to chop, toss, dress, and bam! You have a salad that packs a lot of yumminess into one single bowl. There's crisp romaine and tangy artichokes and olives, as well as plenty of spicy, savory, succulent Italian meats. The dressing is simple, the cheese is sharp, and the vegetables bright. When debating what kind of salad to make, the choice is simple: Simple Italian Chopped Salad!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups romaine, torn into pieces
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1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (6.5-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
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1 medium green pepper, chopped
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2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
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5 slices deli ham, chopped
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5 thin slices hard salami, chopped
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5 slices pepperoni, chopped
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3 slices provolone cheese, chopped
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2 green onions, chopped
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
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pepperoncini, to taste