Deli Cabbage Salad

 

1 small head cabbage, quarter, core and finely shred into a large bowl.

Sprinkle salt over cabbage, rub into cabbage and sit 10 minutes.

In another bowl combine:

1 pkg. cherry tomatoes, sliced in half

1 english cucumber or 3 mini cucumbers, peeled, quartered and chopped

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

4-6 oz provolone cheese, cut in small cubes

2-4 oz salami. sliced

1/2 red onion, sliced thin

1 can black olives, drained and sliced

2 Tb. pepperocini

2 Tb flat italian parsely, finely chopped

1 jar or can of artichoke hearts, sliced if desired

Dressing:

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

juice of 1/2 lemon

2 Tb brine of pepperocini

1 Tb dijon mustard

1 Tb honey

1 garlic clove, finely shredded or garlic paste

1/4-1/2 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning

Pinch of salt and fresh pepper

Mix in a jar and shake well.

To cabbage add the other ingredients, then pour dressing over. Will keep several days.