Description
Indulge in a refreshing Italian Chopped Salad that bursts with vibrant flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. This delightful dish features crisp romaine and radicchio lettuce, savory salami, creamy mozzarella, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all coated in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. Whether served as a light main course or an enticing side dish, this salad is both nutritious and satisfying. With its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, you can easily whip it up for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it truly your own!
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 mozzarella, salami, chickpeas, olives, bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and red onion on top.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently until well-coated. Top with shaved Parmesan before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg