Chopped Turkey (Or Chicken) Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Chopped Turkey (Or Chicken) Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2/3 cup olive oil; 3 teaspoons dryed italian seasoning; salt and pepper; 1 large head lettuce, chopped; 4 cups cooked turkey, chopped; 1/2 lb thinly sliced prosciutto ham, chopped (can use cooked crumbled bacon in place of prosciutto); 1/2 lb swiss cheese or 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, cubed; 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half (can use more, or use chopped plum tomatoes); 1 1/2 cups pitted olives, sliced (black or green); parmesan cheese; 1 small red onion, sliced (or use about 7-8 green onion, chopped); salt and pepper

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Leftover turkey or chicken, with prociutto or bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes and garbonzo beans tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette. This is a great salad to use up any leftover turkey or chicken! Adjust all amounts to taste."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

DRESSING
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
²⁄₃ cup olive oil
3 teaspoons dryed italian seasoning
salt and pepper
SALAD
1 large head lettuce, chopped
4 cups cooked turkey, chopped
¹⁄₂ lb thinly sliced prosciutto ham, chopped (can use cooked crumbled bacon in place of prosciutto)
¹⁄₂ lb swiss cheese or 1/2 lb cheddar cheese, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
12 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half (can use more, or use chopped plum tomatoes)
1 ¹⁄₂ cups pitted olives, sliced (black or green)
parmesan cheese
1 small red onion, sliced (or use about 7-8 green onion, chopped)
salt and pepper

directions

For the dressing, combine/whisk garlic, Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl to combine.
Using a small whisk gradually add in the oil, beating until well blended.
Add in the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, turkey, proscuitto, cubed cheese, garbonzo beans, cherry tomato halves, olives and sliced onions.
Pour enough dressing over as desired; toss to combine.
Season salad with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired and serve.