Description
A vibrant medley of fresh ingredients, this Italian Chopped Salad features crisp romaine, sweet cherry tomatoes, briny olives, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- Romaine Lettuce
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Olives
- Fresh Mozzarella
- Red Onion
- Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Bell Peppers
- Garbanzo Beans
- Fresh Basil
- Parmesan Cheese
- Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- Slice the olives and fresh mozzarella, then toss them into the bowl with thinly sliced red onion.
- Dice the bell peppers and fold them into the mix with rinsed garbanzo beans and chopped basil.
- Drizzle the red wine vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently.
- Top with shaved Parmesan and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare ingredients ahead of time and mix just before serving for freshness. Customize with additional ingredients like avocado or grilled chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg