Italian Chopped Salad
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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Yield: serves 6 - 8 as a side dish

Ingredients

dressing:
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil or a neutral tasting oil like corn oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 - 3 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
coarse salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
salad:
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
3/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
3/4 cup diced plum tomatoes, seeds removed
3/4 cup diced cucumber, seeds removed
3/4 cup chopped pepperoni or salami
3/4 cup diced mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup sliced or chopped black olives
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked small pasta (I used anelletti)
8 cups finely chopped romaine hearts or romaine/iceberg mix
coarse salt and fresh black pepper
red pepper flakes, optional