Chopped Italian(ish) Salad

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey salami

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey salami is lower in fat while ham is often less expensive.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Feta offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories, while cheddar is commonly available.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is cost-effective.

Slice the red onion and place it in a medium-sized sauce pot.

Add equal parts apple juice and apple cider vinegar to the pot, about 1 cup each.

Add 3 tablespoons of coriander seed and at least 2 teaspoons of salt to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for a few minutes before removing from heat.

Slice the chicken breast in half to help it cook faster and season with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and oregano.

Add a splash of olive oil to the chicken and toss to coat.

Make the vinaigrette by chopping 4 cloves of garlic and mixing it with salt, Dijon mustard, 1/2 cup of olive oil, 1/2 cup of red wine vinegar, and the juice of a lemon.

Add a teaspoon of oregano and a pinch of sugar to the vinaigrette and whisk together.

Cook the chicken in a greased cast iron skillet over high heat until it sizzles immediately upon contact.

Assemble the salad by combining the chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pickled red onions, chickpeas, and shaved Parmesan, then drizzle with the vinaigrette.

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