Italian Antipasti Chopped Salad

Serves 4. Calories: 236, fat: 15 g (saturated: 2g, unsaturated: 12g), sodium: 789 mg, carbohydrates: 23 g, protein: 6 g, fiber: 5 g, sugar: 6 g

This makes a great side salad for any Italian meal.  For something a little heartier -add canned white beans and/or canned tuna to make it a great main-course meal.

 Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

• 1 teaspoon honey

• ½  teaspoon dried oregano

• 1 shallot or half small red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground pepper

• 1-2 romaine hearts, chopped (6 cups)

• 1 small head radicchio, thinly sliced  (2 cups)

• ½  head fennel bulb, thinly sliced

• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and cut roughly chopped 

• ½ cup pitted black olives cut in half

• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half

• 1/2 cup  (1 ounce)  shaved parmesan cheese

 Directions

Whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, garlic, and oregano in a large bowl. Add sliced shallots or onions and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk in olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add remaining salad ingredients, except the parmesan cheese. Adjust seasoning.

Transfer to a serving platter and top with shaved parmesan cheese.