Description
This Italian Chopped Salad is a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, protein-packed chickpeas, savory meats, and cheese, all tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette. It’s a satisfying and colorful dish perfect for a light lunch or a side at dinner.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped radicchio or red cabbage
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni, chopped
- 1/2 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup black or green olives, sliced
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, salami, cheese, red onion, pepperoncini, and olives.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and add extra chickpeas or artichoke hearts.
- This salad is perfect for meal prep—store the dressing separately and toss just before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
