Description
My Italian Chopped Salad is packed with crisp romaine, hearty salami, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. It’s fresh, flavorful, and perfect for a quick lunch or a side dish at dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4 cups of Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of black olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup of fresh mozzarella cheese pearls or cubed mozzarella
- 1/2 cup of green bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup of banana peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup of salami, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably labeled "extra-light tasting"
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (from 1 or 2 lemons)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
Ingredients
- Wash, chop, dice, and slice all the salad ingredients.
- In a deep glass, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend with an immersion blender (affiliate link).
- In a bowl, layer the salad ingredients, starting with the lettuce and fresh herbs. then the chopped veggies, cheese, and meat.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blender (affiliate link)
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 7.9 g
- Sodium: 651 mg
- Fat: 34.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15.2 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 8.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15.3 mg