Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups romaine lettuce (rinsed and chopped)
• 1/2 small red onion (cut into thin slices)
• 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas) (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cucumber (peeled, seeded, cut in half, and sliced)
• 1/3 cup pepperoncini slices (about 5 peppers)
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives (halved)
• 4 oz pearl mozzarella balls
• 3 oz sliced salami
• 1/2 cup Italian Vinaigrette Dressing (recipe below)
• 1 cup olive oil
• 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 Tbsp Kalamata olives (minced)
• 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk them together well.

2. 2

   In a large salad bowl, add the lettuce and all the toppings on top. Do not add the salad dressing until you are ready to serve.

3. 3

   When ready to serve, add ½ cup of the Italian Dressing to the salad and toss everything together. Serve and enjoy!