Description
A vibrant and hearty Italian Chopped Salad packed with fresh vegetables, salami, and cheeses, tossed in a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Ideal as a satisfying main dish or a flavorful side, this salad balances crunchy textures and bold flavors perfectly.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup radicchio, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup salami, diced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shaved
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, radicchio, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced pepperoncini, halved Kalamata olives, thinly sliced red onion, diced salami, diced provolone cheese, and shaved Parmesan cheese. Gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly mixed.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk continuously until the mixture emulsifies and becomes slightly thickened.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Just before serving, pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss thoroughly to coat every ingredient with the flavorful dressing. Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp textures.
Notes
- This salad works well as a filling main meal or a substantial side dish.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the salami and substitute with chickpeas or grilled vegetables for a protein boost.
- For meal prepping, store the salad and dressing separately to keep the greens crisp.
- Use freshly shaved Parmesan for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper levels in the dressing according to taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
