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A fresh and hearty chopped salad with crisp vegetables, savory meats, cheese, and tangy Italian dressing.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 oz salami or pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, optional

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Combine vegetables in a large bowl.
  3. Add cheese, meats, and chicken if using.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients until emulsified.
  5. Toss salad with dressing and garnish with basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 16gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5200IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Dress just before serving for best texture. Chicken is optional.

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