This recipe encourages creativity, allowing you to add your own personal touch by incorporating optional ingredients like olives and various veggies of your choice. The measurements provided act as a guideline, but feel free to adjust them to suit your preferences and experiment with different combinations.
Ingredients:
1 red pepper
1 red onion
1 pint of tomatoes
1 package of pepperoni
1 package of salami
Zesty Italian dressing
Salt to taste
2 bags of cubed cheese
Optional: Olives and other veggies of your choice (be creative!)
Instructions:
Begin by washing the red pepper, red onion, and tomatoes. Then, dice the red pepper and red onion into small, bite-sized pieces.
Slice the tomatoes into thin rounds or dice them into small cubes, depending on your preference. Set aside.
Open the package of pepperoni and salami, and slice them into thin rounds or bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red pepper, red onion, tomatoes, pepperoni, and salami.
Pour zesty Italian dressing over the mixture, using your judgment to achieve the desired amount of flavor. Start with a generous amount and adjust to taste.
Add salt to taste and mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure they are evenly coated with dressing and well combined.
If desired, you can add other veggies like olives or any other creative additions you prefer. Feel free to experiment and customize the recipe to your liking.
Finally, gently fold in the cubed cheese, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Allow the flavors to meld by refrigerating the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will give the ingredients a chance to marinate and enhance the overall taste.
Serve chilled and enjoy your creatively prepared red pepper and tomato salad with a delightful blend of flavors from the zesty Italian dressing, pepperoni, salami, and optional additional veggies.
