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Italian Chopped Salad

Fresh Italian Chopped Salad

This Fresh Italian Chopped Salad is a vibrant mix of crisp lettuce, savory meats, cheeses, olives, and chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty homemade red wine vinaigrette. It's a hearty, flavorful salad perfect as a side or light main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices
  • 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup green olives
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup salami slices
  • 1/4 cup prosciutto slices
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting Board and Knife

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large salad bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, chickpeas, green and Kalamata olives, salami, prosciutto, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately. Garnish with additional Parmesan or fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad is flexible—swap meats or cheeses to suit your taste, or add croutons for extra crunch. Great as a meal on its own or served alongside grilled meats or pasta.

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