This is supposed to be the original chopped salad recipe, created by the owner of the La Scala restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1950's. I think it sounds pretty tasty, 50 years later!

Ingredients

4 serv.

vegetable oil↗1⁄3 cup
red wine vinegar↗2 1⁄2 tablespoons
dry mustard1 teaspoon
or 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
iceberg lettuce↗1
rinsed and finely chopped
romaine lettuce↗1⁄3
rinsed and finely chopped
italian salami↗1⁄4 lb
julienned
shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup
garbanzo beans↗1 can
rinsed and well-drained
tomato
optional
basil leaves↗
shredded (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1
To make vinaigrette: combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste; whisk until well blended. Set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine lettuces, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans. Toss with vinaigrette to taste.
3
Garnish with tomato and basil if desired.

Source: food.com

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