Cowboy Ciao Stetson Chopped Salad

By á-8868

This is a healthy Mediterranean inspired salad perfect for your dinner party.

Ingredients

• SALAD:
• 1 cup cooked Israelli couscous
• 1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup dried sweet corn
• 1 cup chopped arugula
• 2 ounces smoked salmon, diced (could substitute chicken if you don’t like smoked salmon)
• 1/2 cup Asiago cheese
• 1/4 cup dried currants
• 1/4 cup toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• DRESSING:
• 1/4 cup basil pesto
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 1 shallot
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Arrange salad ingredients in separate rows on a large platter.

To make the dressing, place all ingredients in a blender and blend well.

Toss the dressing on top of the salad.

Will keep in fridge for up to a week.