
The perfect way to use your charcuterie board leftovers is to throw it into a big salad with this homemade red wine vinaigrette!
Ingredients
- Olive oil: 1/3 cup
- Red wine vinegar: 2.5 tablespoons
- Dijon: 1 teaspoon
- Honey: 1 teaspoon
- Minced shallot: 2 teaspoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Garlic powder: pinch
- Italian seasoning: 3/4 teaspoon, or to taste
- Romaine: 1 head, chopped
- Radicchio or romaine: 1/2 small head, chopped
- Salami: 4–5 ounces, chopped
- Shaved cheese: 1/2 cup, any type (e.g., wine-soaked toscano, cheddar, rosemary cheese)
- Pepperoncinis: 3–4 whole
- Jalapeño stuffed olives: 5, sliced
- Black olives or olives of choice: 1/3 cup, sliced
- Rosemary marcona almonds or nuts of choice: 1/4 cup
- Persian cucumbers: 2–3, sliced
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
Instructions
- Prepare vinaigrette:
- Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon, honey, minced shallot, salt, pepper, garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a jar or airtight container. Cover and refrigerate until use.
- Assemble salad:
- Combine romaine, radicchio, salami, cheese, pepperoncinis, olives, almonds, cucumbers and tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad:
- Drizzle with desired amount of vinaigrette. Reserve leftover dressing in refrigerator.
- Serve:
- Toss salad gently, plate, and serve immediately.

Serving Size
4–5 servings

Recipe Questions
- → What kind of cheese works best?
Any firm or semi-firm cheese works well. Try cheddar, Toscano, gouda, or even blue cheese for extra punch.
- → Can I substitute the salami?
Yes, swap salami for other cured meats like prosciutto, mortadella, or leftover ham or turkey.
- → How long does the vinaigrette last?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, the vinaigrette stays fresh for up to one week.
- → Is this salad good for meal prep?
Yes, prep the components in advance and combine just before serving to keep everything crisp.
- → What nuts can I use instead of marcona almonds?
Try walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or regular almonds depending on what you have on hand.