Hearty Italian Dressing (optional):

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 4 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried marjoram leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 4 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Italian Chop Salad:

• 2–4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup salami, thin strips
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup pepperoni, thin strips
• 1/2 cup black olives
• 1/2 cup green olives
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pepperoncini, more if desired
• 1 cup english cucumbers, sliced + quartered
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 1/4 cup Italian croutons, crushed
• 2–3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, finely grated