The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is a restaurant-inspired favorite featuring crisp chopped lettuce, savory salami, creamy mozzarella, chickpeas, and a tangy Italian-style dressing. This refreshing and satisfying salad is perfect as a light meal or flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toss
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup Italian salami, finely julienned
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the iceberg and romaine lettuce.
- Finely chop the lettuce into small bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chickpeas, shredded mozzarella, and julienned salami.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
- Whisk or shake until the dressing is fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness and crunch.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and add extra chickpeas or vegetables.
- Add grilled chicken, turkey, tuna, or shrimp for extra protein.
- Store the dressing separately if making ahead.
- Add diced avocado just before serving for extra creaminess.
- Use provolone or fontina cheese as an alternative to mozzarella.
- Best enjoyed within 24 hours if already dressed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
