New York-Style Chopped Salad
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups mixed salad greens
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8 whole romaine leaves
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1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
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One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
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One 4-ounce can pitted mixed olives
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2 red bell peppers, sliced
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2 yellow bell peppers, sliced
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4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
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2 avocados, sliced
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8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
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1 English cucumber, halved then sliced
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1 bunch asparagus, blanched and sliced into pieces
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1/2 cup sunflower seeds
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8 radishes, halved
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Salt and ground pepper
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Herby Ranch Dressing, recipe follows, or your favorite
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1 cup (real) mayonnaise
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1/2 cup buttermilk (more as needed to reach desired consistency)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
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3 teaspoons white vinegar
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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Salt and ground pepper
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