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Unforgettable Italian Chopped Salad

This unforgettable Italian Chopped Salad is full of fresh tomatoes, basil, Romaine, Pecorino, a rich balsamic glaze...and "sprinkled" with some surprise ingredients!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: vegetarian
Servings: 4 -6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes chopped
  • 4 ounces Pecorino* cheese diced
  • 1/3 cup chopped or julienned fresh basil leaves loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup salted sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons good-quality olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
  • Kosher salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
  • balsamic glaze homemade or store-bought

Instructions

  • Combine Romaine, tomatoes, cheese, basil, and sunflower seeds in a large mixing bowl.  Drizzle evenly with lemon juice and olive oil, then toss to combine.  Sprinkle evenly with the everything bagel seasoning and a few generous pinches of salt and pepper, and toss to combine once more.
  • Serve immediately, drizzled with a generous pour of balsamic glaze.

Notes

*Some substitutes for Pecorino cheese could include Asiago, Manchego, Mozzarella, Provolone, or even a mild Parmesan.  In my opinion, an aged/salty cheese works best here.