I love this salad for a few reasons. One is the fact that the ingredients are easy to use to recreate a sandwich or other parts of a dish. Another is that the ingredients are hearty enough to not get soggy. And of course, this salad is just really good!
Ingredients
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- For the salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ head radicchio, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup black or green olives, sliced
- ½ cup chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained & rinsed
- ¼ cup pepperoncini, sliced (optional, for a tangy kick)
- ½ cup mozzarella pearls or shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup salami, diced (optional, for a meaty touch)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- For the dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
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Preparation
4 steps
Step 1
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, chickpeas, and pepperoncini. Add mozzarella, salami (if using), and grated Parmesan.
Step 3
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Serve immediately and enjoy as a side salad or add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for a complete meal.
