Chopped Antipasto Salad - Salads in a Jar

 Salad

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 

14 ounces artichoke hearts, diced 

15 ounces roasted red peppers, drained and diced 

½ cup Greek Kalamata olives, halved 

¼ cup pepperoncini peppers or banana peppers, chopped

½ red onion, diced 

½ cup mozzarella pearls or shaved mozzarella

⅓ cup diced ham 

⅓ cup diced salami 

1 cup balsamic salad dressing OR recipe shown below 

Dressing

¼ cup red onion, diced 

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

½ cup oil 

1 teaspoon garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon sugar 

Salt and pepper to taste

Toss together romaine lettuce and next 8 ingredients. If making dressing, pulse all dressing ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. If putting in jars, put dressing on bottom, followed by mixed salad. When ready to eat, empty into a bowl and mix. Garnish with basil, if desired.