Chicago Italian Salad

Chicago Italian Salad is a vibrant and refreshing vegan dish that combines a medley of fresh vegetables, tangy olives, and hearty chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. This salad offers a burst of flavors and textures, perfect for a light meal or a side dish.

Ingredients

• Romaine lettuce - 150 grams, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 100 grams, diced
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Red bell pepper - 100 grams, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and sliced
• Chickpeas - 200 grams, canned and drained
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and diced red bell pepper.
2. Add the sliced Kalamata olives and drained chickpeas to the bowl with the vegetables.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.
5. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• High in fiber from chickpeas and vegetables, promoting digestive health.

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