I first threw this together about two years ago after a dash and run through the grocery store, picking up things that I thought would work together. Our friend Lori loved the finished salad, and always asks me to bring it to gatherings at her house. Last night's guests made short work of it. It's a basic antipasto salad. Here 'tis.
Romaine lettuce, torn into fork-sized pieces -- to fill about half the salad bowl
Chopped parsley -- a good handful
Pepperoni, cut into fork-sized pieces -- one blister pack
Hard salami, cut into fork-sized pieces -- ditto
Genoa salami, cut into fork-sized pieces -- ditto
Grape (or cherry) tomatoes, cut in half -- about 3/4 of a plastic container
Black olive pieces -- 1 small can
Several garlic cloves, finely chopped
Sliced mushrooms -- about half a container
Chives, chopped -- about half a bunch
Crumbled feta cheese (I used a flavored one) -- a whole container
Place all ingredients in salad bowl, add about 1 tsp. salt (not too much; there are lots of salty things in here) and toss.
Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and toss again. Repeat if necessary to ensure whole salad is coated, but not drenched. Let sit for a minute to let the balsamic soak in.
THEN, drizzle with good olive oil and toss. Repeat if necessary. There shouldn't be any dressing in the bottom of the bowl.
Garnish with another few snips of chives and grape tomatoes.
If you're taking this to a party, assemble the salad at home and add the balsamic and oil when you get there so the salad won't get soggy.
You could also add artichoke hearts, roasted red pepper, etc. if it strikes your fancy.
Enjoy!
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