Vibrant Italian-inspired salad featuring chickpeas, fresh vegetables, salami, and mozzarella tossed in zesty Italian dressing.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Legumes
01 - 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
→ Meats & Cheeses
08 - 3.5 oz salami, cut into small cubes
09 - 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls, diced
10 - 1/4 cup pitted black olives, sliced
→ Dressing
11 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
13 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
14 - 1 garlic clove, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnish
18 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine drained chickpeas, quartered cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red and yellow bell peppers, finely chopped red onion, sliced pepperoncini, sliced black olives, cubed salami, and diced fresh mozzarella.
02 - In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until fully emulsified.
03 - Pour prepared dressing over salad mixture and toss thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients.
04 - Garnish with chopped fresh basil and parsley. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours to develop deeper flavor.
