Italian Chopped Salad
I call this my Next-Level Italian Chopped Salad for good reason. It’s packed with vibrant vegetables. What’s even better? It’s quick, easy to make, and totally customizable.
Ingredients
- 4 cups4 cups4 cups Baby Gem Lettuce, or romaine, washed, chopped and dried
- 2 cups2 cups2 cups Arugula, (or radicchio)
- 222 Eggs, large, Hard-boiled (peeled and into quarters, optional), sliced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Carrots, (shredded)
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Cucumber, diced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Chickpeas, canned
- .333 cup.333 cup.333 cup Olives, (black or green)

- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Tomato, Cherry, diced (or grape tomatoes)

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Red Onion, Pickled (recipe below)
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Mozzarella, fresh, diced (or small balls, diced)
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Provolone Cheese, diced

- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Salami, sliced into strips or cubes

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Parsley, (or basil or both!, roughly chopped)

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Oregano, Dried, (or dried basil)

- .25 pinch.25 pinch.25 pinch Salt, (to taste)

- 0.125 pinch0.125 pinch0.125 pinch Black Pepper, freshly cracked (to taste)

- .5 Tbsp.5 Tbsp.5 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, or, minced grated

- 1-2 Tbsp1-2 Tbsp1-2 Tbsp Honey

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Lemon Juice
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, Crushed

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Italian | Original Combo Pack - Nut Crumbs, Seasoning

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Olive Oil

- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Avocado Oil, (or neutral oil like sunflower or canola)
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Salt

- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Black Pepper

- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- .25 cup.25 cup.25 cup Granulated White Sugar

- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Salt

- .5.5.5 Red Onion, small, sliced
For the Dressing
For the pickled onions
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Pickled Red Onions
- In a small saucepan, combine ½ cup red wine vinegar, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer. Add the onions, turn off the heat, and let cool. Transfer the onions to a mason jar and refrigerate. These will keep for 2–3 months.
Italian Dressing
- In a mason jar or personal blender, combine all ingredients and blend or shake well until thoroughly mixed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Salad
- Chop the Romaine or Little Gem lettuce into bite-sized pieces, then wash and rinse thoroughly using a salad spinner. Ensure the greens are completely dry before assembling the salad for the best texture and flavor.
- In a large bowl layer the romaine and arugula, shredded carrots, cucumber, garbanzo beans, tomatoes, olives, pickled red onions, mozzarella, provolone, and hard-boiled eggs. Top with thinly sliced salami and a sprinkle of parsley, dried oregano, salt, and pepper for added flavor.
- Serve with this homemade Italian dressing or dressing of choice and some warm crusty bread on the side.
Notes
Store pickled red onions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Store dressing in refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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Coconut Free Gluten Free Grain Free Salads Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 541 |
| Fat: | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 29 g |
| Protein: | 19 g |
| Cholesterol: | 30 g |
| Sodium: | 740 mg |
| Fiber: | 6 g |
| Sugars: | 17 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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