By Devi Poojari
February 22, 2024
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Besides the delicious pasta and pizza that Italian cuisine is known for, the insalata – or salads – are one of the most important components of traditional Italian meals. The chopped salad – an Italian take on a medley of delicious veggies, cold cuts and cheese, is the perfect cold lunch to enjoy on a busy work day.
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1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 can chickpeas ½ cup red cabbage, sliced 7-8 pieces bocconcini 6 slices pepperoni 6 slices salami ¼ cup grated parmesan
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1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and pepper, to taste
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Whisk together the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and set aside.
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Combine the shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, chickpeas and cabbage in a large bowl.
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Finely chop the salami and pepperoni slices, and halve the bocconcini before tossing it with the vegetables.
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Pour the dressing over the vegetable and meats mixture and mix thoroughly to combine.
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Sprinkle a generous amount of grated parmesan on top and serve immediately.
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