Italian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup farro, cooked to package directions
  • 6 cups romaine hearts, chopped
  • 1 small head radicchio, coarsely chopped, about 4 cups
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, low-sodium, rinsed
  • 1 cup English or Persian cucumber, chopped
  • 3/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 4 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese pearls(about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup slice pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped and soaked in ice water for 10 min. then drained

Preparation

  1. To prepare dressing: Stir sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, basil and garlic together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil, whisking constantly until combines. Season with salt and pepper and whisk again. Set aside.
  2. To prepare salad: Combine lettuce, radicchio, chickpeas, cucumber, roasted red peppers, mozzarella, olives, pepperoncini and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss to coat. To serve 1 serving: Layer bottom of a large pasta bowl with a 1/2 cup of the cooked farro. Add 2 cups of the salad mixture on top of the farro. Serve immediately.

Categories

  • Appetizer
  • Lunch
  • Salad
  • Side Dish
  • MHealthy

Nutrition Information

Serving Size
2 cups
Serves
6
Calories
438.00
Total Fat (g)
20.40
Saturated Fat (g)
3.60
Sodium (mg)
699.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
52.20
Dietary Fiber (g)
11.50
Protein (g)
14.90