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Italian Chopped Salad

A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, cheese, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Add-ins
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Add the garbanzo beans, mozzarella cheese, pepperoncini, and parsley to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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