*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Layered Antipasto Salad

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12      ounces        Whole mild banana peppers -- drained
   1      medium        Cucumber -- thinly sliced
   6      ounces        Pitted ripe olives -- drained
   1      pint          Italian style tomatoes -- quartered
   8      ounces        Zesty Italian dressing -- divided
   4      cups          Romaine lettuce -- torn
   3 1/2  ounces        Pepperoni -- sliced
  14      ounces        Can artichoke hearts -- drained and halved
  12      ounces        Mozzarella cheese -- cut into
   1      cup           Fresh mushrooms -- sliced
                        Fresh mushrooms

Reserve 2 banana peppers.  Slice remaining peppers in half, and remove stems. 
 Layer cucumber, olives, tomatoes, and peppers in a 3-quart bowl;
 pour 1/4 cup dressing over layers. Top with lettuce, half of pepperoni,
 artichoke hearts, half of cheese strips, mushrooms, remaining pepperoni, and cheese strips.
Pour remaining dressing over salad; chill. Garnish with reserved peppers.

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