HOAGIE SALAD

Make a hoagie without the bread, and you'll have this delicious hoagie salad. I made it for this Memorial Day's get together, and it was a hit with every one! I actually made two versions: The regular one, and another without the onions or mustard, because some of our guests do not like them.




Ingredients:

2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped in 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup basil leaves, cut into strips
1/2 pound Genoa salami, sliced into strips
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup garbanzo beans
2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half if desired
2 cups rotisserie chicken breast, cut in small pieces
1 bunch green onions, sliced thinly, white and pale green parts only
1 yellow pepper, seeds removed, sliced into strips

Vinaigrette (recipe below)


Directions:

• Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl. When ready to serve, add the vinaigrette and combine.
• You can make this ahead of time, but add the lettuce and basil leaves at the last minute, so that they don't wilt.
  

Here's a picture of the version without onions or mustard

Vinaigrette

• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (or a bit more if you like mustard)
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup vinegar (I like to use white balsamic)
• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients except the oil and parmesan.
2. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow steady stream until incorporated. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.