Italian Chopped Salad (Printable Recipe)
A colorful mix of crisp lettuce, mozzarella, and salami in tangy red wine vinaigrette - vibrant and utterly delicious!
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Salad Base
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1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
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1 cup chopped radicchio lettuce
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8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
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4 ounces dry Italian salami, cut into matchsticks
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1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, rinsed and drained
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1 yellow bell pepper, diced
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½ English cucumber, diced
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6 pepperoncini, sliced
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1 cup halved grape tomatoes
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⅓ cup chopped red onion
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½ cup shaved Parmesan
→ Dressing
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½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
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1 clove garlic, grated
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¾ teaspoon dried oregano
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⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Place romaine and radicchio in a large bowl. Top with mozzarella, salami, chickpeas, olives, bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and red onion.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine. Top with shaved Parmesan before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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For best flavor, allow the salad to sit for a few minutes after tossing with the dressing.