I recently went on a vegetarian diet for one week, which gave me a whole new outlook on the possibilities vegetables bring. Besides feeling healthier and less let me say bloated, I found some great tastes and recipes that will become part of my usual diet. The Chef Salad originally made with Deli Ham and Turkey has been replaced with Chickpeas and Avocado!! One of the great things about this recipe isn't the salad itself but the deliciously creamy dressing that goes on top. I must say I never thought that vegetables could fill me up but this salad has proven me wrong.
Ingredients: Serves 4
6 cups Iceberg Lettuce
2 Cups Radicchio Lettuce
4 Radishes
3/4 cup sliced Cucumber
1/3 cup thin sliced Red Onion
1/2 cup Chickpeas
3 hard boiled Eggs quartered
1 large Tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 Avocado pealed and sliced
1/2 cup shredded Swiss Cheese
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese
1/4 Cup Smoked Gouda shared evenly on each
Divide all ingredients onto a plate/bowl evenly. Cheese goes on top.
Dressing:
1/4 cup Real Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp minced Dill Pickles
1 Tbsp extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tsp Chili Sauce(if you don't have use Ketchup with a pinch of Chili Powder)
1 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice
1/2 Tsp Capers
1/2 Tsp Dijon Mustard
Combine all ingredients and stir...A dressing you won't soon forget.
