5 from 9 votes
Cucina! Cucina! Chopped Salad
Cucina! Cucina! Chopped Salad is a salad that everyone will cheer for when you make it.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
617 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Italian Vinaigrette
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper coarse
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder dry
- 2 teaspoons oregano dry
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup olive oil
Salad
- 4 ounces chickpeas lightly chopped, cooked
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup basil chopped, leaves
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 12 ounces chicken breast diced, poached
- 8 ounces wine salami diced, dry
- 8 ounces plum tomatoes divided use, diced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese divided use, grated
- 3 green onions chopped, divided use
- 8 lettuce leaves
Instructions
- To prepare the dressing: Whisk the egg yolk and water in a small bowl. Cover the bowl with a small plate and microwave on high for 10 seconds, or until the mixture starts to expand. Continue to cook for 5 more seconds. Remove from the microwave and whisk with a clean whisk. Cover and return to the microwave 5 more seconds. Remove from the microwave and whisk with a clean whisk. Cover and let sit 1 minute.
- In a food processor, combine the egg mixture, Dijon, garlic, salt, pepper, dry mustard, oregano, sugar, vinegar, and lemon juice. Process until well blended. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil and process until emulsified. Set aside. (This makes about 1 1/2 cups of dressing. Refrigerate any unused dressing.)
- To prepare the salad: Combine the chickpeas, iceberg lettuce, basil, mozzarella, chicken, salami and half of the tomatoes, provolone, and green onions. Toss with the dressing. Divide evenly between 8 lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with the remaining tomatoes, provolone, and green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
617kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
46g
(92%)
Fat
39g
(60%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
2148mg
(90%)
Potassium
1102mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5550IU
(111%)
Vitamin C
28.1mg
(31%)
Calcium
381mg
(38%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 617kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 39g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 2148mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 1102mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5550IU | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 381mg | 38% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.