Description
As a passionate home cook, I find joy in creating dishes that not only taste amazing but also bring a burst of color to the table. One of my all-time favorites is the Italian Chopped Salad. This salad is like a vibrant canvas, filled with fresh ingredients that dance together in harmony. Every time I prepare it, I’m reminded of sun-soaked Italian summers, where meals are shared with laughter and love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 4 oz provolone cheese, cubed
- 4 oz salami, diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by washing all fresh produce under cool running water.
- Chop the ingredients: romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Make the dressing by combining olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and honey in a small bowl and whisking until smooth.
- Combine all chopped veggies, olives, provolone cheese, salami, and pepperoncini peppers in a large bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat. Add fresh parsley and basil, and toss again.
Notes
- Chill your ingredients for a refreshing salad.
- Let the salad marinate for 10-15 minutes for better flavor.
- Adjust the dressing to taste, adding more vinegar or honey as needed.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g