Italian Chopped Salad | Quick & Easy Dinner Recipe | Gluten Free, Dairy Free | gf explorers

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Feta adds tanginess while reducing calories.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey slices

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity flavor.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives are lower in calories.

Chop romaine lettuce and place in a large bowl.

Chop red onion and add to the bowl.

Chop roma tomatoes and add to the bowl.

Chop black olives and add to the bowl.

Chop ham and add to the bowl.

Chop pepperoni and add to the bowl.

Chop salami and add to the bowl.

Mix all chopped ingredients together using tongs until well combined.

Prepare the dressing by shaking vinaigrette in a squeeze bottle.

Add about 1/2 cup of vinaigrette to the salad, adjusting to taste.

In a separate bowl, mix about 1.5 teaspoons of mayonnaise into the vinaigrette to create a creamy dressing.

Whisk the creamy dressing until smooth and combined.

Transfer the mixed salad to a serving dish for better presentation.

Add jardiniere on top of the salad as a secret ingredient for flavor.

Pour some of the creamy dressing over the salad for plating.

Garnish the salad with additional chopped olives for presentation.

Sprinkle oregano on top of the salad for added flavor.

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