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Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

This chopped salad has the most addictive, 5 ingredient dressing, and has gone viral across the internet for a reason!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 people
Calories 296 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 High speed blender

Ingredients
  

Mediterranean Chopped Salad

  • 2 large hearts of romaine, chopped
  • 2 cups green cabbage, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 1 cup green olives, sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, diced
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

  • 12 oz. roasted red peppers, drained
  • 2 small cloves garlic, smashed or 1 large
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a high-speed blender, combine all dressing ingredients.
  • Blend for 10 seconds, until smooth and red.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine cabbage and romaine lettuce. This will be the base of your salad.
  • Add onion, tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chickpeas.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
  • Serve right away. Leftovers will hold up for 2-3 days dressed. For longer storage, store the dressing and salad separately.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 1395mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5046IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 915mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken salad, chopped salad, gluten free, Hungry Lady Salads, lunch salads, vegetarian
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