Description
Looking for the best Italian Chopped Salad recipe? This one is quick easy and healthy while staying simple and full of flavor. Packed with crisp vegetables savory protein and a bold homemade dressing it works for lunch dinner parties picnics or meal prep days. These easy ideas make it perfect for busy weeks family gatherings summer events and anyone wanting a fresh satisfying salad without complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup chopped salami
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry romaine then chop into bite sized pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Halve tomatoes dice cucumber thinly slice red onion and add to the bowl.
- Chop salami into small pieces then add salami mozzarella chickpeas and pepperoncini.
- Whisk olive oil red wine vinegar Dijon mustard Italian seasoning salt and pepper until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad toss gently until evenly coated and finish with parsley.
Notes
- Chop all ingredients evenly for best texture.
- Keep dressing separate if storing.
- Taste before adding extra salt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg