Wow!  We went from 0 to 60 in seconds here in the Northeast and it is hot!  The last thing I want to do when it is hot and humid is turn on the oven or stove.  So I cranked the A/C and made up my hubs favorite dinner…my spin on a Chef Salad.  It’s filling, delicious, easy and cold!  Mmmmm!  Plus I got to christen the new salad bowl that my Aunt and Uncle bought me for our housewarming.  Yay!  Isn’t it pretty???  And yes, I know what you’re about to say…yes the boys eat this.  Brady and Cooper love salad and always eat the salad or veggies on their plate first.  Keegan on the other hand eats parts of his salad, mainly the beans, cucumbers, cold cuts oh yeah, and his garlic bread…

2 romaine hearts chopped

1 can cannellini beans, drained

1/2 pint grape tomatoes

1 european cucumber diced

1/4 cup red onion diced

6 radishes, diced

12 green olives chopped

3 oz sliced turkey

3 0z sliced swiss cheese

3 0z sliced hard salami

3 oz sliced ham

2 T balsamic vinegar

1 T dijon mustard

1/2 t dried oregano

S&P

1/4 cup olive oil

Place the first seven ingredients in a large bowl and mix gently.  Place the cold cuts on top of the salad.  Set aside.  In a small bowl combine the vinegar, dijon mustard, oregano, salt and pepper.  Mix well.  Slowly drizzle in olive oil mixing quickly and constantly.  Pour over salad and toss.  Serve with some crusty bread and enjoy!