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La Scala Chopped Salad

The La Scala Chopped Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish that combines romaine and iceberg lettuce with salami, mozzarella, and chickpeas, all tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. This one-bowl recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup (25 g) grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) salt
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5 g) ground black pepper

For the Salad:

  • ½ head iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 heart romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup (170 g) marinated artichoke hearts chopped, optional
  • ¼ lb (115 g) Italian Salami julienned
  • ¼ lb (115 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 15 oz (425 g) canned chickpeas drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, pecorino romano, salt, and pepper. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined to create the dressing.
  • Add finely chopped iceberg and romaine lettuce to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add julienned Italian salami, artichokes, and shredded mozzarella cheese to the mix.
  • Incorporate the drained and rinsed chickpeas.
  • Toss everything well to ensure all the salad ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  • Top the salad with extra grated Pecorino cheese.
  • Serve immediately, or if preferred, refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled salad.

Notes

  • Consider adding more vegetables as toppings, such as chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, or olives for additional flavor and texture.
  • The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but for optimal crispness of the lettuce, it's best served immediately after adding the dressing.
  • If Italian salami isn't available, any hard, cured salami can be used as a substitute. Similarly, if Pecorino cheese isn't available, Parmesan can be used instead.
  • Adjust the amount of Dijon mustard in the dressing to suit your taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1719mg | Potassium: 399mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1098IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 3mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/la-scala-chopped-salad/