Italian Chopped Salad
Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod
This Italian chopped salad is loaded with fresh, crunchy veggies, savory salami, creamy mozzarella, and a zesty homemade dressing. A restaurant-style salad you can throw together at home in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 5
Calories: 404kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
- 3 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese, or mini mozzarella balls
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced Italian salami
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives or black olives, optional
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 5 or 6 pepperoncini peppers, stemmed and sliced
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Dash of crushed red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the iceberg, Romaine, chickpeas, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, cucumber, salami, olives (if using), Parmesan cheese, pepperoncini, and red onion.
- To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, honey, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
Notes
How to Store: Undressed Salad: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Keep dressing separate. Dressed Salad: Best eaten within 24 hours. The lettuce will wilt, but the flavors meld beautifully—perfect for wraps or sandwiches the next day. Make-Ahead Tip: Chop everything and keep in separate containers. Combine and dress just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3479IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 2mg