CUCINA! CUCINA! CHOPPED SALAD

CUCINA! CUCINA! CHOPPED SALAD image

Yield 8 8

Number Of Ingredients 24

Italian Vinaigrette:
1 egg yolk
1 T water
1 T Dijon mustard
2 T minced garlic
1/2 t salt
1 t ground pepper
1/2 t dry mustard
2 t dry oregano
1/2 t sugar
1/3 c red wine vinegar
2 T lemon juice
1 c olive oil
Salad
4 oz chick peas, lightly chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped in 1/4 - 1/2 in pieces
1 c basil leaves, chopped
1 c coarsely grated mozzarella
12 oz diced poached chicken breast
8 oz dry wine salami, diced
8 oz plum tom, diced, reserve half for garnish
1/2 c grated provolone, cheese, reserve half for garnish
3 thin green onions, thinly sliced, reserve half for garnish
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

prep: Combine oil and water in small bowl and whisk well. cover with small plate and microwave on high for 10 seconds or til mixture starts to expand. Continue to cook 5 seconds longer. Whisk with a clean whisk. Cover and return to the micro 5 seconds. Remove from micro, whisk with a clean whisk, cover and let sit 1 min. In food processor, combine egg, Dijon, garlic, salt, pepper, dry mustard, oregono, sugar, vin, and lemon juice: process to blend. Slowly add olive oil til emulsified. Set aside. Combine peas, lettuce, basil, mozz, chick, salami and half of tom, prov and green onions. Toss with dressing. Divide evenly between 8 lettuce lined plates, Garnish with remaing tom, provo and green onions.