Description
A vibrant and hearty Italian chopped salad featuring fresh romaine, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, and crisp vegetables, combined with savory salami, provolone cheese, and a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing lunch or side dish, this no-cook salad offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures with the option to customize ingredients for dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 head radicchio, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salami, chopped
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini slices
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, radicchio, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, thinly sliced red onion, rinsed and drained chickpeas, chopped salami, diced provolone cheese, pepperoncini slices, and sliced black olives. Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed for balanced flavors.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended, creating a tangy and flavorful vinaigrette.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the freshly made dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing, enhancing the taste and texture of the salad.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its crisp textures and fresh flavors. Alternatively, refrigerate it for up to 1 hour before serving for a chilled option, ensuring the salad stays crisp by keeping the dressing separate until ready to serve if preparing ahead.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or ham for salami for a different protein option.
- Replace provolone cheese with mozzarella for a milder cheese flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the meat entirely.
- This salad is great for meal prep if the dressing is stored separately and added just before serving to keep the greens crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
