We’ve mentioned the Happy Everything cookbook before…but thought it was time to dig in a bit. Found this Italian Chopped Salad that totally rang belles at a recent dinner party. Just HAD to share!!

Italian Chopped salad

Dressing:

1 T white balsamic vinegar

2 T lemon juice

1/2 t honey

1/2 t Dijon mustard

2 T extra virgin olive oil

Salad:

4 c baby arugula, coarsely chopped

1c flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

1/2 c mint, torn

1 large cucumber, peeled & diced

2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

1 red pepper, seeded & diced

2 c cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained & rinsed

Sea salt & freshly ground pepper

Now…

Do your choppin’

  
Whisk your dressing…

  
Put it all together…

  
Toss…

…and prepare for the accolades

Again…

Happy Everything!!

a&a