Healthified Italian Chopped Salad

 

6

cups chopped romaine lettuce

2

cups shredded cooked chicken breast

1

medium yellow or green bell pepper, coarsely chopped

1

medium unpeeled cucumber, chopped

3

plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped

2

oz Genoa salami, chopped (1/3 cup)

1

can (15 oz) Progresso® chick peas, drained, rinsed

1/2

cup pitted kalamata olives, halved

1/4

cup very thinly sliced red onion

1/2

cup torn fresh basil leaves

1

oz Parmesan cheese, shaved

3

tablespoons olive oil

3

tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1

teaspoon Dijon mustard

1

teaspoon sugar

1/8

teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

• 1 In large bowl, toss all salad ingredients except cheese.
• 2 In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss to coat. Top with cheese.