Ingredients
- 1 large head romaine lettuce (or two small ones)
- 2 slices sliced uncured ham (Applegate has a Whole30 Approved deli ham)
- 3 tbsp Primal Kitchen Italian Dressing (or to taste)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 3–4 basil leaves, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- Small handful sliced pepperoncini peppers
- Optional: 3 slices sliced salami, chopped parsley, artichoke hearts, sliced hearts of palm, kalamata olives
Instructions
- Chop and slice all of the salad ingredients and add them into a large mixing bowl
- Add in the Italian dressing to the mixing bowl
- Using two forks or salad tossers, combine everything well so the dressing is evenly coating the salad
- Put in a serving bowl and enjoy
Notes
- To slice the romaine, basil and deli meat, use a chiffonade type slice. To do this, roll each ingredient and slice perpendicular to the roll
- Instead of Italian dressing, you can use a homemade balsamic vinaigrette
- Once the dressing is on the salad, it doesn’t store long in the refrigerator. If prepping for later, wait until just before serving to add the dressing
Find it online: https://www.wholekitchensink.com/italian-chopped-salad/