Chopped Summer Salad Serves 6 2 small cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped or 1 English cucumber, seeded 1 small red onion, finely minced 1 small red bell pepper, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 to 3 cloves garlic, green sprouts removed, minced 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint 1 teaspoon finely minced chili pepper, optional 1 head romaine, chopped For the Vinaigrette: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup wine vinegar 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Salt and freshly ground black pepper Garnish options: 1/2 cup oil cured black olives 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled 2 to 4 hard cooked eggs, chopped 1/2 cup diced ham (prosciutto would also be nice) 6-8 ounces canned tuna, broken into chunks Combine all of the chopped vegetables in a bowl. Toss with vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a serving bowl and top with olives and the garnishes of your choice. Buon appetito!
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