Description
Italian Chopped Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together a delightful medley of fresh vegetables, savory cheeses, and hearty proteins. Bursting with flavor, this colorful salad is perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a side at gatherings. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, this chopped salad caters to diverse tastes while being packed with nutrition. Enjoy the crispness of romaine and iceberg lettuce combined with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, turkey, and creamy mozzarella—all tossed in a homemade Italian dressing that elevates each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Iceberg Lettuce (about 3 cups)
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce (about 3 to 4 cups)
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (or 1 cup of diced)
- 1 English Cucumber (sliced)
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1/4 to 1/2 lb Turkey Slices (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 4 ounces Provolone Cheese (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 (14-ounce) can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 Tablespoons Pepperoncinis (finely diced)
- 1/4 Red Onion (sliced, optional)
- 1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Apple Vinegar
- 1 Garlic Clove (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- Chop iceberg and romaine lettuces into small pieces.
- Dice cherry tomatoes and cucumber; cut mozzarella, provolone cheese, and turkey into bite-sized chunks.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all chopped ingredients along with the chickpeas and diced pepperoncinis.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, apple vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: N/A
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg