Description
La Scala Chopped Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings together fresh ingredients, making it perfect for any occasion. With its delightful combination of shredded iceberg and romaine lettuce, hearty chickpeas, savory Italian salami, and creamy mozzarella cheese, this salad is not only visually stunning but also satisfying. Tossed in a tangy dressing of extra virgin olive oil and red apple vinegar, it strikes the perfect balance between refreshing and filling. Whether you serve it as a main course or a side dish, it’s sure to impress family and friends at lunch, dinner, or parties. Plus, with just 20 minutes of preparation time, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
- Shredded iceberg lettuce
- Shredded romaine lettuce
- Chickpeas
- Italian salami
- Mozzarella cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Red apple vinegar
- Garlic
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, add shredded iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, chickpeas, salami slices, and mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding. Customize by adding proteins like grilled chicken or swapping cheeses.