Description
A vibrant Italian Chopped Salad packed with crisp vegetables, creamy cheeses, and a zesty vinaigrette. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any occasion, offering a burst of fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- For the Salad Base:
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce
- 1 head radicchio
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 4 ounces fresh pearl mozzarella, drained
- 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced
- 5 pieces pepperoncini, stemmed and sliced
- Fresh oregano for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, shallot, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smoothly combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Chop the Vegetables: Slice the iceberg lettuce and radicchio into uniform strips. Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes for optimal bite-size pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg, radicchio, red onion, cherry tomatoes, rinsed chickpeas, mozzarella, provolone, and pepperoncini. Stir gently to mix everything evenly.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad mix. Toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient has a touch of that zesty flavor.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste your creation and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- For a complete meal experience, serve with crusty bread or avocado toast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate to avoid sogginess.
- Freezing the dressed salad is not recommended, but prepared vegetables (without dressing) can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Chopping and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg