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Italian Chopped Salad

A vibrant and refreshing Italian chopped salad packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, mozzarella cheese, black olives, and parsley.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to add or substitute any vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.

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