Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Italian Chopped Salad, a delightful mix of crisp lettuce, fresh vegetables, creamy mozzarella, savory salami, protein-packed chickpeas, and briny olives. Dressed with a tangy red wine vinaigrette, this salad is perfect for any occasion—from summer barbecues to quick lunches. Its varied textures and flavors create a refreshing dish that will impress your guests or satisfy your cravings. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, you can customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch. Enjoy this nutritious and satisfying salad as a side or a light main course!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
- 1 cup chopped radicchio lettuce
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-inch cubes
- 4 ounces dry Italian salami, cut into matchsticks
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, rinsed and drained
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ English cucumber, diced
- 6 pepperoncini, sliced
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine and radicchio.
- Layer on mozzarella, salami, chickpeas, black olives, bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Top with shaved Parmesan and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg