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Italian Chopped Salad With Ham

Italian Chopped Salad With Ham: A Flavorful, Easy Delight

Discover the vibrant flavors of this Italian Chopped Salad With Ham, a quick and nutritious dish full of colorful ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • ¼ cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil or any light oil
  • 1 clove Garlic minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard works too
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar optional, to taste
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs or fresh basil/oregano
Salad Ingredients
  • 7 oz Leftover Ham or salami/chicken/turkey
  • 7 leaves Cos or Gem Lettuce or arugula/spinach
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup Mini Mozzarella Balls or feta cheese
  • ½ cup Green Sicilian Olives or any olives
  • ½ cup Fire-Roasted Red Peppers or fresh bell peppers
  • ⅓ cup Pepperoncini or Greek golden peppers
  • ¼ small Red Onion or sweet onion/shallots
  • 1.5 cups Canned Chickpeas drained
  • ⅓ to ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese omit for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth and emulsified, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Chop the ham, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and red peppers into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped ingredients with chickpeas and mini mozzarella balls. Toss gently.
  4. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
  5. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider serving with crusty artisan bread or as a side dish. Enjoy!

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