Chopped 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.