CHOPPED ANTIPASTO SALAD * Vegan version * can add meat and/or cheese * side dish or main dish * opti

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup roasted red peppers or sweet red peppers, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
• 1 TB fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup green olives (with or without pimentos)
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped (canned or marinated)
• 10-12 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/4 small iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 1 can garbanzo or cannellini beans, well drained
• 1/2 cup provolone cheese, cut into matchsticks or small cubes
• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup salami and/or pepperoni, cut into matchstick slices
• 1 cup (or more) cooked pasta
• 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 3/4 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp. crushed or minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil