Description
This Italian Chopped Salad is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, savory meats, and cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing. It’s a hearty and flavorful salad that makes a perfect meal on its own or a delicious side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped radicchio
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup pepperoncini (sliced)
- ½ cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup diced salami
- ½ cup diced provolone cheese
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, chickpeas, salami, provolone, olives, and Parmesan.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can prep all ingredients ahead and store them separately.
- Toss with dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp.
- Feel free to substitute turkey or ham for the salami for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
