Latin-style Chopped Salad

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * Sources: Douglas Rodriguez and the Wine Market Council via the Daily Oklahoman newspaper
 * Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients

 * 4 heads romaine lettuce hearts, shredded
 * 4 ounces crumbled queso fresco cheese (or substitute feta)
 * 1 can (20 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained
 * 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
 * ½ cup sliced black olives
 * 1 can (14 ounces) hearts of palm, sliced into ½-inch rounds
 * ½ medium red onion, peeled and shaved thin
 * ¼ cup fresh oregano leaves, cleaned, stemmed and slightly chopped
 * ¼ cup fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, cleaned, stemmed and slightlychopped
 * juice of 2 lemons
 * ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
 * 1 tablespoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Toss all ingredients together except salt and pepper, in a large bowl; season to taste with the salt and pepper.
 * 2) Serve immediately.