Name: Italian Chopped Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: PT-497991H47M57S
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (113ml) italian olive oil; 1/3 cup (76ml) red wine vinegar; 1 and 1/2 tablespoons (38ml) honey; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano minced; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional; 1 cup ditalini pasta cooked to al dente and cooled; 2 hearts romaine lettuce chopped; 1 small radicchio chopped; 2 celery ribs thinly sliced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half; 1 small red onion diced; 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans drained, rinsed, and patted dry; 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves drained and chopped; 1 6.5 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped; 1/2 cup black olives cut in half; 1/2 cup pepperoncini sliced into rings; 8 ounces pepperoni cut into rounds; 8 ounces sharp provolone cheese cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 cup chopped cucumber

Ingredients

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1/2 cup (113ml) italian olive oil
1/3 cup (76ml) red wine vinegar
1 and 1/2 tablespoons (38ml) honey
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano minced
1 teaspoon fine sea salt more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
1 cup ditalini pasta cooked to al dente and cooled
2 hearts romaine lettuce chopped
1 small radicchio chopped
2 celery ribs thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
1 small red onion diced
1 15 ounce can cannellini beans drained, rinsed, and patted dry
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves drained and chopped
1 6.5 ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts drained and chopped
1/2 cup black olives cut in half
1/2 cup pepperoncini sliced into rings
8 ounces pepperoni cut into rounds
8 ounces sharp provolone cheese cut into bite-sized cubes
1 cup chopped cucumber

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, minced garlic, fresh oregano, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Whisk the ingredients vigorously until well combined.
In a large serving bowl, add the cooked ditalini pasta, chopped romaine lettuce, radicchio, thinly sliced celery, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, drained cannellini beans, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chopped marinated artichokes, halved black olives, sliced pepperoncini, rounds of pepperoni, bite-sized cubes of provolone cheese, and chopped cucumber.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all the ingredients.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of salt and pepper based on your taste.
This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Add or substitute any other vegetables for a personal touch.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 20mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.