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Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon minced green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 small head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 medium English cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise and chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped celery
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 1/2 cup halved pitted kalamata olives
- 3 small red radishes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
Method
- In a blender or food processor, combine the oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, green onions, salt and pepper
- Blend well and set aside
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine and iceberg lettuces
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, carrot, olives, radishes, parsley and avocado
- Add enough dressing to lightly coat
- Toss gently to combine and serve
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