Italian Chopped Salad by tracylolson

Source: http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-italian-chopped-salad/70dcf401-fc28-46b9-8715-bc424babc623

Prep Time 30 min Total Time 30 min

Ingredients

Salad: 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 1 medium yellow or green bell pepper, coarsely chopped 1 medium unpeeled cucumber, chopped 3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped 2 oz Genoa salami, chopped (1/3 cup) 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ chick peas, drained, rinsed 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/4 cup very thinly sliced red onion 1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves 1 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved Dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Instructions

In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except cheese. In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss to coat. Top with cheese.

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