The Modern Nonna

1 Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until fully emulsified. Set aside. The dressing should be stored separately and added just before serving.
14 Nonna's Tip: Ingredient quantities are approximate. Measure with your heart and adjust to taste — especially the dressing. Add more of what you love, less of what you don’t. This salad is meant to be flexible.
5 In a large wide mouth jar, layer the ingredients in the following order. The order is important to keep the vegetables crisp and prevent sogginess. Layer the jar from bottom to top with chickpeas, cucumbers, cheese, tomatoes, olives, gently packed lettuce, and red onion.
15 Storage tip: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Store the dressing in a separate container to prevent sogginess.
12 To serve, pour the dressing into the jar, secure the lid tightly, and shake until evenly coated. Alternatively, empty the jar into a serving bowl and toss with the dressing to combine.