Description
Italian Chopped Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring crisp lettuce, fresh vegetables, savory meats, cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect as a light main course or a refreshing side dish, this salad is packed with bold flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup radicchio, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz salami, sliced into strips
- 4 oz provolone cheese, cut into strips
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Italian Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables – Chop the romaine lettuce and radicchio into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Slice the Toppings – Cut the salami and provolone into small strips. Slice the olives and pepperoncini.
- Mix the Dressing – In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Salad – In a large bowl, combine all the chopped ingredients, along with chickpeas and grated Parmesan.
- Toss and Serve – Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss well, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Vegetarian Option – Skip the salami and add more chickpeas or grilled tofu.
- Extra Crunch – Add croutons or toasted pine nuts.
- Spicy Twist – Use hot salami or add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Dairy-Free – Omit cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Lighter Version – Use turkey or leaner meats instead of salami.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
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