LEON SALAD

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This is an old-fashioned "fad" recipe. If you enjoy a lot of "things" in your salad, this is for you. If you can dry your own herbs, you will get the best flavor for the dressing. From "Saveur" magazine.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 garlic clove, crushed then smashed into a paste
1 (12 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
4 ounces provolone cheese, sliced and cut into 1/4 ' strips
4 ounces bite-size fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained quartered
4 ounces salami, sliced into thin half moons
1/4 red onion, sliced thin
1 cup fresh basil leaf, torn
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves, loosely packed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
2 romaine lettuce hearts, finely chopped
1 head radicchio, roughly chopped
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, thyme, oregano, mustard, red pepper flakes and garlic; stir in chickpeas, provolone, mozzarella, salami, and onions.
  • Marinate 1 hour.
  • In a bowl, combine basil, parsley, and mint; on a serving platter combine romaine and radicchio.
  • Sprinkle herbs over lettuces on platter, top with chickpea mixture; season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.9, Fat 49.3, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 62.2, Sodium 1035.2, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 11, Sugar 5, Protein 25.9

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