Italian Chopped Salad

Step 1

Slice the layers of onions lengthwise 1/16 inch thick. Place the onion slices in a small bowl of ice water and set aside.

Step 2

Drain the onion and pat dry with paper towels before adding them to the salad.

Step 3

Thinly slice the lettuce and radicchio.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, radicchio, tomatoes,cucumber, garbanzo beans, cheese, ,peperoncini, and onion slices.

Step 5

Toss to thoroughly combine the ingredients.

Step 6

Drizzle 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette and the juice of the lemon over the salad, then toss gently to coat the salad with the dressing.

Step 7

Taste for seasoning and add more lemon juice, or vinaigrette if desired.

Step 8

Sprinkle with extra oregano and serve.

Step 9

Combine the vinegar, oregano, lemon juice, garlic, kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to combine the ingredients.

Step 10

Set aside for 5 minutes to marinate the oregano and basil.

Step 11

Add the olive oil in a slow thin stream, whisking constantly to combine. You can also add all the ingredients to a glass jar with a lid and shake to combine.