Crunchy chopped salad with pears

Ingredients

Salad 

• 1 head romaine, chopped 
• 1 small radicchio head, chopped 
• ½ cup (125 mL) heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved 
• 1 can chickpeas (19 oz./540 mL), rinsed and drained 
• 1 Bosc pear, diced 
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh dill 

Italian dressing 

• ¼ cup (60 mL) red wine vinegar 
• ¼ cup (60 mL) extra virgin olive oil 
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard 
• ½ tsp (2 mL) garlic powder 
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) crushed red pepper 
• ½ tsp (2 mL) dried oregano 
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) salt 
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) black pepper 

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, and pears. 
2. Prepare dressing by combining red wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic powder, crushed red pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Using a fork, whisk dressing until smooth and evenly combined. 
3. Pour dressing into the bowl with the salad ingredients, and toss until everything is evenly combined. Top with dill. Serve immediately. 

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