Why Chopped salad at Patsy's? Because so many of our customers requested this dish that we decided to add it to our menu. Why did this dish suddenly become so popular? I can only think that is represents comfort food to many. It certainly goes back to a time when the only lettuce that most people knew about was iceberg - still, by the way, the most popular lettuce in the United States

• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, rinsed and coarsely chopped
• 2 medium ripe, firm tomatoes, chopped
• 4 anchovy fillets, drained from oil and chopped
• 1/2 cup pimiento peppers, chopped
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Place the lettuce, tomatoes, anchovies, and pimientos in a salad bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a screw-top jar or cruet. Cover tightly and shake until thoroughly blended. Spoon the dressing gradually over salad, mixing to combine.