An American Quilt Chopped Salad Recipe

Ingredients for An American Quilt Chopped Salad

• Garlic
• Red Onions
• Mustard
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Soy Sauce
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Arrowroot
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt
• 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
• Celery
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• Carrot
• Green Beans
• Corn Kernels
• Radicchio

How to Make An American Quilt Chopped Salad

1. **Make the Dressing:** Combine 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
2. Finely chop 1/2 cup red onion. (Note: there will be small onion pieces in the dressing).
3. Pour the dressing into a small saucepan and heat gently over low heat, stirring frequently. Do not boil.
4. Remove from heat and let the dressing cool completely. Then, refrigerate until chilled.
5. While the dressing chills, chop the following vegetables: 2 cups romaine lettuce, 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1/2 cup cucumber (diced), 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced), 1/2 cup green bell pepper (diced), and 1/4 cup shredded carrots.
6. In a large serving bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables.
7. Refrigerate the vegetables until ready to serve.
8. Just before serving, add 1/4 cup of the chilled dressing to the vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine. Taste and add more dressing if desired.
9. Arrange each portion of salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or red cabbage leaves for an elegant presentation.