Make-Your-Own Spring Chopped Salad

Ingredients

• For the chopped salad:
• 5 to 6 cups cut, cleaned greens (I use romaine & Treviso), cut into 1-inch ribbons
  
• 1 cup blanched fresh (or frozen) peas
  
• 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (I use a mix of chives, mint, parsley)
  
• 4 to 5 radishes, finely chopped
  
• ¹/₂ avocado, diced
  
• 1 cup garbanzo beans
  
• 1 cup chopped sharp cheddar cheese
  
• 1 cup salami, such as finocchiona
  
• ¹/₄ cup toasted pepitas
  
• Other options: cucumber, red onion, scallions, blanched green beans, asparagus, pickled peppers, olives, shaved fennel, white beans
  

• For the shallot and cider vinegar vinaigrette:
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 garlic clove, minced
  
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  
• 1 pinch sugar
  
• Salt and pepper, to taste