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Italian Chopped Salad

The worlds BEST Italian Chopped Salad is one made with pistachios! Trust me, you're going to love it.
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Prep time 15 minutes
Total time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups finely shredded lettuce iceberg or romaine
  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 2 green bell peppers diced
  • 1/2 cup diced salami
  • 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup diced ham
  • 1 14oz can garbanzo beans, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 4 to 6 pepperoncini sliced
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup pistachios chopped

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Toss together all of the salad ingredients in a large salad or mixing bowl. Toss with tongs to fully combine and get everything distributed evenly.
  • Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a mason jar. Cover tightly with lid and shake vigorously for about 1 minute (or so). Give it a taste and adjust seasonings accordingly.
  • Toss the salad with as much or as little dressing as you'd like. Serve right away.