Italian Chopped Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups chopped lettuce
• 1/2 cup garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
• 1/2 cup grated zucchini
• 1/3 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
• 1/3 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup finely shredded mozzorella cheese
• 1/4 - 1/2 cup homemade Italian dressing (recipe below)
• Optional veggies: 1/4 cup sliced celery (2 stalks), 1/4 cup chopped green or red bell pepper, 1/4 cup artichoke hearts or hearts of palm

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, toss all salad ingredients, reserving cheese
2. In a small bowl, whisk together Italian dressing ingredients
3. Toss dressing with salad ingredients and top with cheese and serve immediately
4. Dressing: Whisk together, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and a pinch of each of the following: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.

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