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Italian Chopped Salad
"This Italian Chopped Salad will have you exclaiming, "Ohh, mamma mia," in all the best ways! Fresh, thinly sliced Brussels sprouts get soaked in a sweet and garlic-y dressing to ensure there is flavor in every bite. The flavor doesn't stop there, though. Nutty chickpeas, spicy salami, sweet tomatoes, meaty kalamata, peppery pepperoncini, creamy provolone, and smokey parmesan are all tossed together to create a crunchy flavor explosion. Italy always knows best when it comes to food, and hearty Italian Chopped Salad ..."
INGREDIENTS
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***For the dressing:***
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1/3 cup olive oil
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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1-2 teaspoons sugar or honey, depending on sweetness preference
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1 clove of garlic, finely minced
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1 teaspoon dijon mustard
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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***For the salad:***
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1 pound Brussels sprouts, ends trimmed and outer leaves removed
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1 (15-ounce) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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4-6 ounces Genoa salami, thinly sliced and halved or julienned
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1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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1/2 cup kalamata, pitted and sliced or black olives, sliced
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1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup provolone cheese, cubed
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1/4 cup parmesan, shaved or shredded
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