Winter Italian chopped salad for a fresh seasonal twist

Ingredients for Winter Italian chopped salad

• 45 ml fresh orange juice

• 45 ml red wine vinegar

• 1 large garlic clove, finely grated

• 15 ml chopped oregano

• 5 ml Dijon mustard

• 170 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

• 7 g kosher salt, divided

• 175 g marinated artichoke hearts from a 340 g jar (about 350 g), drained

• 113 g mini pepperoni rounds

• 2 cans (400 g each) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, dried

• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 2.5 cm pieces (about 200 g)

• 1/2 head radicchio, cut into 2.5 cm pieces (about 120 g)

• 4 stalks celery, thinly sliced

• 2 navel oranges, peeled, pith removed, cut into 1.25 cm pieces

• 225 g provolone cheese, cut into 1.25 cm pieces

• 240 g pitted black olives, thinly sliced

How to make Winter Italian chopped salad

1. Preheat the oven to 230°C (fan 210°C).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, vinegar, garlic, oregano, mustard, 60 ml of oil, and 3/4 tsp of salt until well combined.

3. On a rimmed baking tray, toss the artichokes, pepperoni, chickpeas, and 2 tbsp of oil together; season with the remaining 1/2 tsp of salt.

4. Roast in the oven for 18–20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the chickpeas are deep golden brown and the pepperoni is crisp.

5. In the bowl with the dressing, add the iceberg lettuce, radicchio, celery, oranges, cheese, and olives; toss to combine.

6. Add the roasted chickpea mixture to the salad and toss again to combine.

7. Drizzle with additional oil before serving.

Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.