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> I'm making chili for the Oscars (my annual) and looking for a different
> salad. Sometimes I make a Greek salad but this year I'm thinking a
> composed salad on a platter....base of shredded red cabbage for color
> then shredded carrots, sliced tomatoes, artichoke heart, hearts of palm,
> water chestnuts and drizzled with a wine vinegar dressing. Any
> additions, omissions or other suggestions? Any hints would be
> appreciated and TIA.
> Ellie in SF
> Big storm coming (;-)....much needed rain!

If you're using red wine vinegar in the dressing the salad will have a
marked Italian character.

I would consider adding elements from your favorite antipasto. Little 1/2
round slices of salami & provolone. Maybe some garbanzo beans nice rounds of
red onion (rinsed lightly in red wine vinegar. Etc.

Dimitri