Italian Chopped Salad

Basil Vinaigrette

• 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Salad

• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped (2 cups)
• 2 medium cucumbers, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1 package (3 oz) Italian salami, chopped
• 1 can (15 to 16 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained