Chopped Italian Deli Salad 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red or white vinegar 2 tbsp basil, chopped (divided) 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (divided) 2 tsp chives, chopped (divided) 1 clove of garlic, minced Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste 1/2 cup of extra mini mozzarella balls 1 cup thick cut salami, cut into cubes 1/2 cup of garbanzo beans 1/4 cup black olives, sliced 1/4 cup of pepperocini peppers 1/4 cup of grape tomatoes, sliced in quarters 1/2 small yellow bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped 3 cups of romaine, chopped finely Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, 1 tbsp basil, 1 tbsp parsley, 1 tsp chives, minced garlic, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Taste, if it’s too tart for your tastes, add a bit of white sugar. Set aside to let flavors mingle. In another bowl combine the remaining basil, parsley, and chives together with the mozzarella balls, salami, garbanzo beans, black olives, pepperocini peppers, grape tomatoes, bell pepper, artichoke hearts, and shredded romaine lettuce. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top then toss to coat the salad evenly. Serve immediately. Back to Italian Foods