Italian Chopped Salad (Sicilian Style)
A crisp Italian Chopped Salad (Sicilian Style) made with romaine, cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, cheddar, and a bright red wine vinaigrette. Fresh, fast, and satisfying.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 romaine lettuce heart chopped
- 1/2 English cucumber quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 1 plum tomato cored and diced
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas drained
- 2 oz white cheddar cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 white onion thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Combine the Base Ingredients
- Place the chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, diced plum tomato, chickpeas, cubed cheddar cheese, and thinly sliced onion into a large serving bowl. Mix lightly to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Dress the Salad
- Drizzle the extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar evenly over the contents of the bowl.
Season
- Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the salad, then season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Toss and Serve
- Gently toss the salad until all components are evenly coated with the dressing. Transfer to serving plates and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
To ensure full gluten-free compliance, verify that the Italian seasoning and cheddar cheese are certified gluten-free, as some blends may contain gluten-based additives. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
To ensure full gluten-free compliance, verify that the Italian seasoning and cheddar cheese are certified gluten-free, as some blends may contain gluten-based additives. All other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.