1head iceberg lettuce, chopped into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces
1cupfresh basil leaves, chopped
1cupcoarsely grated mozzarella cheese
12ouncesdiced poached chicken breast
8ouncesdry wine salami, diced
8ouncesplum tomatoes, diced, divided
1/2cupgrated provolone cheese, divided
3thin green onions, thinly sliced, divided
8lettuce leaves
Instructions
To prepare vinaigrette: Combine egg yolk and water in a small bowl; whisk well. Cover the bowl with a small plate and microwave on HIGH for 10 seconds or until the mixture starts to expand. Continue to cook 5 seconds longer. Whisk with a clean whisk. Cover, then cook on high for 5 seconds. Remove from the microwave, whisk with a clean whisk, cover and let sit 1 minute. (This process heats the egg enough to kill any harmful bacteria.)
In a food processor or an immersion blender, combine egg mixture, Dijon, garlic, salt, pepper, dry mustard, oregano, sugar, vinegar and lemon juice; process to blend. Slowly add olive oil, processing until emulsified. Set aside.
To prepare salad: Combine chickpeas, iceberg lettuce, basil, mozzarella, chicken, salami, half of the tomatoes, half of the provolone and half of the green onions. Toss with dressing. (You may not need all of the dressing. Refrigerate any that remains.) Divide evenly among 8 lettuce-lined plates. Garnish with remaining tomatoes, provolone and green onions.
Notes
-If you want to omit the egg yolk and water, use 3 tablespoons of half and half instead. After dressing is mixed, use water to thin. About 2-3 tablespoons of cold water total.