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Italian Chopped Salad

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A colorful and flavor-packed Italian Chopped Salad featuring crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, tangy pepperoncini, savory salami, creamy cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect as a side or a hearty main course.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup black or green olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini or banana peppers, sliced
  • 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni, chopped
  • 1/2 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas or cannellini beans (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or sugar (optional)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, and pepperoncini.
  2. Add chopped salami, cheese cubes, and chickpeas if using.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, honey, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
  5. Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Keep dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crispness.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the deli meats and add more cheese or beans.
  • Add cooked pasta to turn this into an Italian Chopped Pasta Salad.
  • Use lemon juice instead of vinegar for a lighter dressing.
  • Pairs perfectly with pizza, pasta, or grilled meats.

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