Chopped Italian Salad

Ingredients

• ¹/₃ cup drained sliced pimientos (one 4-ounce jar)
• ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
• 1 ½ cups drained, rinsed, and chopped canned artichoke hearts (one 15-ounce can), or 1 1/2 cups pitted and chopped green or black olives
• ¹/₃ cup chopped red onion
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch squares (about 3 quarts)
  • ¼ pound sliced pepperoni, chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan

1. In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the romaine, pepperoni, pimientos, onion, and the artichoke hearts or olives. Toss to combine. 2. Add the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to combine the ingredients. Variations:: · Use chopped salami or pro...

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