Description
La Scala Chopped Salad delivers an explosion of flavor with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for quick dinners or healthy meals, it’s a delightful homemade option that brings the taste of Italy to your table.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 2 small cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pepperoncinis, sliced
- 4 ounces genoa salami, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, combine all dressing ingredients. Whisk together or shake well to blend. Refrigerate until needed.
- In a large bowl, mix together the shredded iceberg and romaine, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pepperoncinis, salami, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the salad immediately, topping with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins.
Ensure the dressing is well-chilled for the best flavor before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg