Description
This Italian Chopped Salad is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and savory meats, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. It’s a perfect side dish for any Italian meal or a light and satisfying main course on its own.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped radicchio or red cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini (sliced)
- 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni (chopped)
- 1/2 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup black olives (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, pepperoncini, salami, cheese, red onion, olives, and Parmesan.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well blended.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, skip the salami and use part-skim cheese.
- Add cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- This salad is great for meal prep—just store the dressing separately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
