Name: Chopped Salad
Yield: Serves 6 to 8 (10 to 11 cups)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped red onions; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus additional as needed; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground fresh black pepper, plus additional as needed; 1/2 to 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large head iceburg lettuce, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 6 to 8 cups; 1 cup Roasted Marinated Peppers , cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup pitted green olives, such as Cerignola, halved; 1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as Cerignola, halved; 1 cup haricots verts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup English cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons fresh marjoram leaves; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill, large stems removed

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Chopped SaladDavid Loftus

What a fantastic barbecue side: It's juicy, crunchy, and bright enough to provide delicious relief even from your richest dishes, and substantial enough to stand in for starchy sides like potatoes. I add a ton of marjoram and dill, but chives and basil taste amazing, too.

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