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Italian Chopped Salad

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Chopped greens, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, Parmesan, and croutons meet a quick oregano vinaigrette in this Italian-inspired salad.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon basil
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 5 oz mixed spring greens
  • 1/3 cup red onion (sliced thin)
  • 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 1 ½ cups croutons
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
  • ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup chopped pepperoni slices (optional)
  • 1/3 cup black olives (sliced)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, garlic powder, seasonings, and basil to make the dressing.
  2. Chop the greens and vegetables into bite-size pieces.
  3. Combine the greens, onion, tomatoes, olives, pepperoncini, Parmesan, and optional pepperoni.
  4. Add croutons and just enough dressing to coat; toss shortly before serving.