Jamie's Mediterranean Chopped Salad

1 small handful black olives
1/2 red onion
1 red chile
2 firm ripe tomatoes
1 romaine lettuce
1 bunch of fresh basil
6Tbs extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbs balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper

In large chopping board, start chopping the harder, crunchier vegetables first. Peel and slice onion, halve, seed, and finely chop the chile. Bring it into the center of board and continue chopping and mixing together. Add the lettuce and basil. Chop until everything is well chopped and you have a big mound of salad. On board or in bowl, make well in middle and drizzle olive oil and balsamic and good pinch of salt and pepper. Mix so everything gets dressed.

Serving Size: serves 4