Description
This Italian Chopped Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with fresh vegetables, savory meats, and cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s a perfect meal on its own or a delicious side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped radicchio or red cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/3 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni (chopped)
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup black olives or Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, pepperoncini, salami, provolone, olives, and Parmesan.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly. Serve immediately, or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami.
- You can prep ingredients in advance and dress just before serving.
- Croutons or grilled chicken are great add-ons for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
