Here’s a bold and zesty Italian Chopped Salad recipe — packed with fresh vegetables, savory meats, cheeses, and a tangy homemade dressing. It’s the perfect side or light meal!
Italian Chopped Salad
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup radicchio or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup pepperoncini (mild pickled peppers), sliced
- ½ cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup black olives or Kalamata olives, sliced
- ½ cup salami or pepperoni, diced
- ½ cup provolone or mozzarella, cubed or shredded
- Optional: croutons or shaved Parmesan on top
For the Italian Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)