Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower, cut in florets
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans
- 1/2 leaf lettuce (or romaine)
- 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 4 ounces thinly sliced Italian salami
- 3 or 4 hard-cooked eggs, quartered
- 4 oz Swiss cheese (or Italian cheese) in strips
- 12 Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Garnish: Green pepper rings, Spanish onion rings, marinated artichoke hearts, anchovy fillets (Optional)
- Dressing:
- 2/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
How to Make
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Step 1: Cook cauliflower and green beans separately in boiling salted water just until tender-crisp. Meanwhile, whisk dressing ingredients together
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Step 2: Drain vegetables, cover with cold water, drain again. Sprinkle generously with some of the dressing, and allow to marinate in refrigerator at least 1/2 hour.
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Step 3: Line shallow salad bowl or platter with lettuce. Arrange meats, eggs, and cheese in attractive groupings Surrounded by marinated vegetables and tomatoes. Garnish as desired.
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Step 4: Serve extra dressing separately
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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