Description

This Refreshing La Scala Chopped Salad is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish combining crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce with flavorful diced salami, creamy mozzarella, and wholesome chickpeas. Enhanced by a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard, this salad offers a perfect balance of textures and bright flavors, ideal for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

2 cups romaine lettuce, finely chopped
2 cups iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1/2 cup salami, diced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced or shredded
1/3 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set this dressing aside to let the flavors marry.
Chop the Ingredients: Finely chop the romaine and iceberg lettuces for a crisp texture. Dice the salami and mozzarella into small, bite-sized pieces to evenly distribute flavors throughout the salad.
Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, mix together the chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, diced salami, mozzarella, chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion until well incorporated.
Dress and Toss: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad ingredients. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure every bite is coated with the flavorful dressing.
Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy its fresh, crisp textures and lively flavors at their best.

Notes

For added crunch, consider topping with toasted nuts like walnuts or pine nuts.
This salad is best served fresh and should be eaten soon after dressing to maintain crispness.
You can substitute salami with other cured meats or omit it for a vegetarian version (adjust diet accordingly).
Adjust salt and pepper in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.
Chickpeas add a boost of protein and fiber, making this salad both filling and nutritious.