Bold & Zesty Italian Chopped Salad (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Salad Base

01 - 6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
02 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
03 - 1 cup chopped canned artichoke hearts
04 - ½ cup sliced black or green olives
05 - ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
06 - ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini

→ Cheese & Meats

07 - ½ cup chopped provolone cheese
08 - 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls, halved
09 - ½ cup chopped salami
10 - ½ cup chopped pepperoni

→ Finishing Touches

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
12 - ½ cup Italian dressing (or homemade)

# Instructions:

01 - Wash and chop all vegetables. Dice the cheeses and meats. Halve the mozzarella balls.
02 - In a large bowl, add the chopped lettuce as the base. Top with all the other ingredients - tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, pepperoncini, cheeses, and meats.
03 - Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the top.
04 - Gently toss everything together to coat evenly with dressing. Serve immediately for the best crunch!

# Notes:

01 - This is a no-cook classic loaded with meats, cheeses, and Mediterranean flavors.
02 - Ready in minutes and always crowd-approved!
03 - The salad is best served immediately after tossing to maintain maximum crunchiness.
04 - You can make your own Italian dressing or use store-bought for convenience.