Western Style Chopped Salad

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: None minutes
• Yield: Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Reduced Fat Shredded Colby-Jack Cheese, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata or ripe olives
• 1/2 cup low fat croutons
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion or chopped chives
• 1/2 cup light vinaigrette or Italian salad dressing

Directions

1. Combine lettuce, 1 cup cheese, bell pepper, ham, olives, croutons and green onion in large bowl.
2. Just before serving, add dressing; toss lightly to coat. Transfer to serving plates; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Serve with freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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