Wednesday, January 19, 2011

California Pizza Kitchen Chopped Salad with Herbed Vinaigrette

Salad:
Lettuce
1/2 tsp. dry basil
1/4-1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 C. chopped garbanzo beans
3/4 cup chopped turkey breast
2 Tbsp green onion
Tomatoes to your liking

Herb-Mustard Vinaigrette Dressing
:
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
2 tsp. minced fresh shallot
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 C. red wine vinegar
1 1/3 cups pure, mild-flavored olive oil
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

To make the dressing:

Process all ingredients except oil and Parmesan using a hand-held, propeller-blade type mixer (or use a whisk in a small bowl). Slowly blend in oil. When all oil has been incorporated, stir in Parmesan. Set aside in the refrigerator.

Adapted from CopyCat Recipes.

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