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Italian Chopped Salad in 10 Minutes

Classic Chopped Italian Salad

Quick and vibrant Italian Chopped Salad in 10 minutes, packed with fresh ingredients for a tasty and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 457

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad Base
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 ounces genoa salami chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella chopped
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini sliced
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers sliced
  • 10 leaves fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • Jar with lid
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Making the Dressing
  1. In a jar with a lid, add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, sugar, dried oregano, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Secure the lid and shake for 10 seconds until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Assembling the Salad
  1. Add the chopped romaine to a large bowl and drizzle with a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette.
  2. Top the romaine with red onion, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, and basil. Stir together well before serving. Add more dressing if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 17gFat: 34g

Notes

This salad is best served fresh. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch.

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