Fully Loaded Italian Tossed Salad
Pizza or pasta night just got upgraded! This salad isbeautiful and delicious enough to bring to a potluck or big gathering andsimple enough to enjoy as a side dish, appetizer or weeknight staple. Thecolors are eye-catching and showcase the nutrients with a tangy burst of flavorin every bite.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
Salad Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tsp. honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- 1 tsp. rosemary
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Salad Veggies:
- 14.5 oz. canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 6-8 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- 3 cups shredded radicchio (about 1 small head)
- ½ cup olives (pitted and chopped small)
- ½ cup artichoke hearts (chopped small)
- 1½ cups baby tomatoes (quartered)
- ½ red onion (diced small)
- ½ large cucumber (diced small)
- 2 Tbsp. parsley (chopped small)
- 1 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 Tbsp. feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Start by making the salad dressing. Place all salad dressing ingredients in a medium-sized bowl or jar with a tight-fitting lid, and whisk or shake well until combined. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the shredded romaine and radicchio. Season with ¼ tsp. sea salt and a pinch of black pepper. Toss to combine. Add 2-3 Tbsp. of the salad dressing to the bowl and toss once again.
- In a smaller mixing bowl, place the chickpeas, baby tomatoes, olives, artichoke hearts, red onion, cucumber and parsley. Season with ¼ tsp. sea salt and a pinch of black pepper. Toss to combine. Add 2-3 Tbsp. of the salad dressing to the veggie/chickpea mix and toss once again.
- Add the veggie/chickpea mix to the large mixing bowl of lettuce and gently fold to combine.
- Add remaining salad dressing and toss one more time. If desired, add Parmesan and feta cheese before serving! Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Get creative with the veggies that go into this! Think of your favorite pizza toppings or add other options like sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoncinis or any color of bell pepper.
- Add cooked chicken or ground turkey sausage to make this a complete meal!
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