Italian Chopped Salad Recipe | Hearty Chopped Salad
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 519kcal
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 39g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 13g
Ingredients
- 3 cups Romaine Lettuce choppped
- 1 Cucumber diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper chopped
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper chopped
- 1/2 Red Onion sliced
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup Salami chopped
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese sliced
- 1/4 cup Black Olives
For The Dressing
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Kosher Salt to taste
- Ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables. Start by washing and drying your vegetables. Chop the Romaine lettuce, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Slice the tomatoes in halves or quarters, depending on their size, and set them aside.
- Prepare the Meats and Cheese. For the meats, slice your salami or pepperoni into small pieces. You can also use diced ham or prosciutto for a different flavor. Next, chop the mozzarella into cubes or tear it into smaller chunks.
- Make the Dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more vinegar for tang or salt for flavor. Once well combined, set it aside so the flavors can meld together.
- Assemble the Salad. In a large bowl, combine the prepared Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, salami, mozzarella, and black olives. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until the salad is well coated.
- Serve and Enjoy! Transfer the salad to a large serving bowl or individual plates. Garnish with extra mozzarella or olives for an added touch of flavor.