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Italian chopped salad in white bowl

Italian Chopped Salad


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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

  1. Wash, chop, dice, and slice all the salad ingredients.
  2. In a deep glass, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend with an immersion blender (affiliate link).
  3. In a bowl, layer the salad ingredients, starting with the lettuce and fresh herbs. then the chopped veggies, cheese, and meat.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.

Equipment

  • 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
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