Italian Chopped Salad
Original recipe from The Seasoned Chef.
Servings:
6 servings
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
13 minutes
Components
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 medium red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 yellow squash, diced
2 Tbsp stemmed and chopped Italian parsley
2 Tbsp stemmed and minced oregano
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 head Romaine, thinly sliced (chiffonade)
Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
Add about 3/4 cup dressing and toss well. Add more dressing as needed.
Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.
Lay the Romaine onto a serving platter and top with the salad.
Serve immediately.
Notes
You can make the salad ahead and keep covered and refrigerated until time to serve. Be sure to wait until service to lay the salad on the romaine.
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Red Wine Vinaigrette
Ingredients
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 shallot, minced
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 filets anchovy, rough chop
1/3 cup salad oil
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Combine the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, minced shallots, Dijon mustard and anchovies in a bowl or a blender.
Slowly add the oils while blending or whisking.
Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.