Emily's Chopped Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1 cup chopped red cabbage
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 large or 2 average overripe tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Leftover shredded chicken
• Crumbled bacon
• Crumbled blue cheese
• Crumbled feta cheese

1. In a large bowl, combine chopped cucumber, peppers, cabbage, celery and carrots.
2. Slice tomato into quarters and remove inner flesh and put in blender.
3. Chop up remaining tomato and add to salad.
4. Blend the tomato and pour through strainer over a small bowl to remove seeds.
5. Whisk in vinegar and olive oil.
6. Season to taste.
7. Serve salad with vinaigrette and toppings.

cucumber, red pepper, green pepper, red cabbage, stalks celery, carrots, average overripe tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, chicken, bacon, blue cheese, feta cheese

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emilys-chopped-salad-with-tomato-vinaigrette-recipe.html (may not work)