Description
This famous La Scala Chopped Salad is easy to make at home. Toss the dressing and ingredients together for a main dish, healthy lunch, or side.
Ingredients
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- Dressing:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
- ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or grated parmesan cheese
- Salad:
- 1 head shredded iceberg lettuce (5–6 cups)
- 1 head shredded romaine lettuce (4–5 cups)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ lb ((4 ounces) Italian salami thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Add all of the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl or small jar. Whisk everything together or close the lid and shake to combine.
- To a large bowl, add the shredded lettuce, chickpeas, Italian salami, and mozzarella cheese. Pour the prepared dressing on top and toss to coat.
- Enjoy this la scala salad recipe right away. Store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Store the dressing separately to prep in advance.
Notes
- Shortcuts: Purchase pre-shredded lettuce to save time chopping.
- Italian Salami: This is different than lunchmeat or shaved salami. Find it next to the specialty cheese section.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 371kcal
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Sodium: 1216mg
- Fat: 24.7g
- Carbohydrates: 13.8g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Protein: 24.7g
- Cholesterol: 36.5mg
Keywords: La Scala Chopped Salad, salad recipe, chopped salad, italian salad