Description
La Scala Chopped Salad is a vibrant and hearty salad combining fresh iceberg and romaine lettuces with protein-rich chickpeas, savory salami, tangy artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Tossed in a flavorful homemade dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, parmesan, dijon mustard, and honey, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and tastes, making it an ideal light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- ½ head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 heart of romaine, finely chopped
- 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and dried
- 8 ounces canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (about 6 ounces)
- 4 ounces sliced salami, cut into small strips
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes, drained and sliced
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, grated parmesan cheese, dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the finely chopped iceberg and romaine lettuces, rinsed and dried chickpeas, quartered artichoke hearts, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced salami strips, and drained sundried tomatoes. Gently toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Toss salad with dressing: Just before serving, pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly to ensure every component is evenly coated with the flavorful dressing. Serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- For best texture, chop lettuces just before assembling the salad to maintain crispness.
- Chickpeas should be well rinsed and dried to prevent excess moisture in the salad.
- Substitute salami with turkey or omit for a vegetarian option.
- Sundried tomatoes packed in oil can be drained well to avoid excess oiliness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper in the dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep ingredients crisp and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: La Scala Chopped Salad, chopped salad, Italian salad, chickpea salad, mozzarella salad, artichoke salad, easy salad recipe, no-cook salad
