Description
This Italian Chopped Salad is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables, flavorful meats, and a zesty dressing, it’s a colorful and refreshing dish that will please your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped salami
- 1/2 cup cubed provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad: In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, pepperoncini, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, salami, provolone, and Parmesan cheese.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the salami with grilled chicken or omit it for a vegetarian version.
- Kalamata olives and artichoke hearts also make great additions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
