FANCY CHOPPED SALAD

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Elaine Sweet of Dallas, Texas teams summer dinners with this Italian-style salad. With its tangy homemade dressing, it offers a terrific flavor that's sure to become a staple in your home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

3 cups torn romaine
1 cup finely chopped cabbage
1 cup garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons Greek olives, halved
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Fennel fronds for garnish, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Garnish with fennel fronds if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges