Description
This Italian Chopped Salad is a hearty and flavorful combination of fresh vegetables, cheeses, meats, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing. Perfect as a standalone meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped radicchio
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1/3 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini (sliced)
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni (chopped)
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine all salad ingredients.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and add extra chickpeas or marinated artichokes.
- This salad holds up well for meal prep if dressing is stored separately until serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
