2heavy Little Gem lettuce heads cut lengthwise into sixthsor about a dozen romaine heart leaves
½head radicchiocut length-wise into ½-inch wide wedges or leaves from 2 endive heads
1pintsmall cherry tomatoes any coloror ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
1avocadosliced
4stalks celery or 2 Persian cucumberscut into 3-inch long sticks
½cupmarinated artichokes
½cupcastelveltrano olives
½cupblack olives
¼cuppeppadew peppers
¼cuppeperoncini sliced lengthwise into halves with stems attached
¼cuppickled onions [recipe here]
½can chickpeasdrained and rinsed
¼poundprovolone or mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
8ouncesbocconcini mozzarella
½poundGenoa salami + prosciutto
dried oreganofresh basil, chopped fresh parsley for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
for the Creamy Red Wine Vinaigrette
2clovesgarlicgrated or very finely minced and smashed with ¼ teaspoon salt
1anchovysmashed into a paste
2tablespoonsred wine vinegar
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juicejuice from half a lemon
2tablespoonsdried oregano
¾teaspoonkosher saltplus more to taste (I used an entire teaspoon!)
½cupmild olive oil
¼cupmayonnaise or aioli
Instructions
Make the Creamy Vinaigrette:
Shake together the garlic, anchovy, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper, olive oil, and mayonnaise in a lidded mason jar to form an emulsified vinaigrette. Taste for seasoning, and adjust salt, pepper and lemon juice as needed.
Assemble the Board:
Arrange the lettuce, radicchio, tomatoes, chickpeas, avocado, celery and/or cucumber, artichokes, olives, peppadew peppers, peperoncini, cheese, and salumi on a large cutting board, cheeseboard, tray, or platter. Garnish with dried oregano, fresh basil, and chopped fresh parsley if using.
Place small bowls with Creamy Red Wine Vinaigrette and Anchovy Vinaigrette alongside for dipping or drizzling.