Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad that combines a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Add garbanzo beans, mozzarella balls, black olives, and fresh parsley to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Bold Zesty Italian Chopped Salad