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Italian Chopped Salad

Italian Chopped Salad
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Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Italian Chopped Salad, a delightful medley of fresh vegetables and savory turkey slices, all tossed in a tangy apple vinegar vinaigrette. This salad not only brings a burst of color to your table but also offers a wholesome balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare, customizable, and great for meal prep. Enjoy it as a light lunch or as a side dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup chopped radicchio lettuce
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 English cucumber, diced
  • 6 pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 4 ounces dry Italian turkey slices, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine and radicchio.
  2. Layer on mozzarella cubes, turkey slices, chickpeas, olives, bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until well coated.

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