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Italian Chopped Salad

Italian Chopped Salad
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Experience the vibrant and refreshing taste of our Italian Chopped Salad, a delightful combination of crisp greens, colorful vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and savory salami, all drizzled with a zesty red wine vinaigrette. This salad is perfect for any occasion—be it a picnic, barbecue, or a light meal at home. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of Mediterranean goodness in every bite. Customize it by adding your favorite ingredients to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy this salad as a standalone dish or as a complement to grilled meats and pasta dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup chopped radicchio lettuce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ¼-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
  • ½ English cucumber, diced
  • 6 pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, grated
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine and radicchio.
  2. Layer with mozzarella, salami, chickpeas, black olives, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, grape tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Top with shaved Parmesan before serving.

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