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Italian chopped salad
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Italian Chopped Salad

This Italian chopped salad brings together crisp romaine, creamy mozzarella, salty salami, and briny olives for a hearty, satisfying main that comes together in minutes. The homemade vinaigrette ties everything together with bright, tangy flavor.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: gluten free
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Ali

Ingredients

Italian Chopped Salad Ingredients:

  • 1 head of Romaine lettuce thinly sliced
  • half of an English cucumber quartered and thinly sliced
  • half of a small red onion thinly sliced
  • quarter head of radicchio thinly sliced
  • 5 ounces salami thinly sliced
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata or black olives
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini

Red Wine Vinaigrette Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Mix the vinaigrette. Combine the dressing ingredients in a mason jar, cover, and shake until emulsified.
  • Toss the salad. Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the vinaigrette evenly over the salad. Gently toss until evenly combined.
  • Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper.