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The Ultimate La Scala Chopped Salad

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A fresh and vibrant salad that combines crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy feta for a flavor-packed experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1/2 head green cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the Greens: Start by washing all your leafy greens. Once they’re clean, chop the romaine and cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Prep the Produce: Grab your cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Halve the tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and mince the onion. Toss all of these ingredients into the bowl with your greens.
  3. Add the Chickpeas and Avocado: Open your can of chickpeas, drain and rinse them, then add them in. Slice your avocado and fold it into the salad.
  4. Herbs and Cheese: Chop the parsley and sprinkle it in for freshness. Crumble feta cheese on top.
  5. Mix the Olive Oil Dressing: In a small jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
  6. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over your salad and toss everything together gently.
  7. Final Touches: Fold in the sliced olives and adjust seasoning as needed.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins. This salad can be prepared a day in advance; just keep dressing separate until serving.

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Keywords: salad, vegetarian, healthy, Mediterranean, summer dish

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