Ingredients

  • iceberg lettuce
  • salami, cut into slivers
  • Mozzarella cheese, diced
  • marinated artichoke hearts, chilled and drained
  • Italian pickled peppers, diced (mild pepperoncini), chilled and drained
  • celery hearts and tops, chopped
  • pimentos, drained and cut into slivers
  • ripe olives, chilled and drained
  • fresh parsley, minced
  • Parmesan or Romano cheese, freshly grated
  • salt and coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 part good wine vinegar
  • 3 parts Italian olive oil

Method

  • Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces and arrange as a bed in a large chilled salad bowl or on a platter.
  • Arrange separate ingredients in wedge-shaped sections on top of lettuce; bring to the table to show off the colorful arrangement.
  • Add salt, pepper and vinegar and toss lightly.
  • Add oil and toss again.