Chopped Turkey (Or Chicken) Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

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.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• 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

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