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Italian Chopped Salad

Italian Chopped Salad
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Experience the vibrant flavors of our Italian Chopped Salad, a colorful and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delightful salad combines crisp romaine and radicchio with creamy mozzarella, savory salami, and a mix of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, preparing a quick lunch, or seeking a healthy side dish, this recipe is both nutritious and satisfying. With just 25 minutes of prep time, you can indulge in a hearty salad that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye. Make it ahead for meal prep or serve it fresh; it’s versatile enough to accompany various cuisines.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped radicchio lettuce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
  • 4 ounces dry Italian salami (cut into matchsticks)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 English cucumber (diced)
  • 6 pepperoncini (sliced)
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wash all vegetables; chop romaine and radicchio.
  2. Dice bell pepper, cucumber, and grape tomatoes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped lettuce with mozzarella, salami, chickpeas, olives, bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini slices, tomatoes, and red onion.
  4. For the dressing, whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
  5. Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Serve topped with shaved Parmesan.

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