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