Description
A hearty and flavorful Italian chopped salad featuring a medley of fresh vegetables, savory meats, and cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish at dinner.
Ingredients
Salad:
- 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:
- 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 Salad: In a large bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, chickpeas, salami, provolone, pepperoncini, and olives.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss: Pour dressing over salad and toss well.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- Substitute turkey or ham for salami or use mozzarella instead of provolone.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the meat.
- This salad is great for meal prep; keep the dressing separate until ready to eat.
