A bright, crunchy chopped salad loaded with crisp vegetables, savory meats and cheese, finished with a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Perfect for a main-dish lunch or a hearty side.
Rinse and dry all produce. Finely chop the romaine and thinly slice the red cabbage, onion and radishes. Dice the cucumber and bell pepper.
Cut the provolone into small cubes and thinly slice the salami. If using cooked chicken, dice or shred into bite-sized pieces.
In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified to make the dressing.
In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine, cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, radishes, olives, chicken, salami and provolone.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat. Add croutons and chopped parsley, toss gently again.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or chill for up to 1 hour to meld flavors.
Notes
For a vegetarian version omit the salami and chicken and add roasted chickpeas or more beans for protein. Dressing can be made a day ahead and stored refrigerated.