Description
Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that showcases fresh ingredients in a delightful medley. This iconic Italian salad features crisp lettuce, hearty chickpeas, savory Italian salami, and creamy mozzarella, all perfectly dressed with a tangy Pecorino Romano vinaigrette. Whether you serve it as a light main course or a refreshing side dish at your next gathering, this colorful salad is sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or 1 teaspoon dry mustard)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmesan cheese)
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (5–6 cups)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded (4–5 cups)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ lb (4 ounces) Italian salami, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, combine extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Whisk or shake until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, add shredded iceberg and romaine lettuces. Include the drained chickpeas, thinly sliced Italian salami, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for the best freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg