Chopped Italian Salad
This is one of my favorite salads. You will usually find this in my refrigerator and is a go to when I take a salad for a party. Always start with freshest organic ingredients.
- 2-3 large organic romaine lettuce chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 jar of organic kalamata olives diced
- 1/2 jar of organic artichoke hearts or quarters diced
- 1/2 organic red onion diced
- 1/2 organic large cucumber or one small diced
- 1/2 can organic Garbanzo beans (optional)
- 1 large organic avocado sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese grated or I love to slice it.
- 1/2 cup halved organic cherry tomatoes
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Dressing:
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp dijon mustard(optional)
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
In a small bowl whisk all ingredients. Drizzle on salad and toss.
Variation: Add Chopped organic chicken or grass fed beef
