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Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad

There are lots of ingredients in this salad but they all work well together.

Chopped Salad

Course: Salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Balsamic Vinaigrette (can also use store bought)

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 TBL Dijon mustard heaping
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup canola oil

Salad

  • 3 cup Romaine lettuce chopped, about two heads
  • 15 cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 cup red beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup white cheddar cheese 1/2 inch cubes, about 3 ounces
  • 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 inch cubes, about 3 ounces

Instructions

  • In a blender, or if making by hand, in a bowl with a wire whisk, blend the vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oil and blend until emulsified.
  • Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, beans, chickpeas, olives, and cheeses together in a large bowl and dress lightly with the balsamic vinaigrette.