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Cucina! Cucina! Italian Chopped Salad - Easy Copycat
Recreate the famous Cucina! Cucina! Italian chopped salad at home! Loaded with chicken, salami, cheese, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Stephanie Manley📖 copykat
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●microwave
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
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.
egg yolk1water1 tablespoon
2
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.)
minced garlic2 tablespoonsdry oregano2 teaspoonslemon juice2 tablespoonsolive oil1 cup
3
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.
Nutrition Facts
calories
617 kcal
fat Content
39 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
6 g
sodium Content
2148 mg
protein Content
46 g
cholesterol Content
181 mg
carbohydrate Content
17 g
saturated Fat Content
15 g
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