Classic Italian Chopped Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Dressing
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⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
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½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
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⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or grated parmesan cheese
→ For the Salad
07 -
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded (5-6 cups)
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1 head romaine lettuce, shredded (4-5 cups)
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1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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¼ lb (4 ounces) Italian salami, thinly sliced
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
# Instructions:
01 -
Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Whisk everything together or close the lid and shake until well combined.
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In a large bowl, add the shredded iceberg and romaine lettuce, chickpeas, Italian salami, and mozzarella cheese.
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Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to coat everything evenly. Serve immediately.
# Notes:
01 -
To save time, you can use pre-shredded lettuce from the grocery store.
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Look for Italian salami in the specialty cheese section of your grocery store, not at the deli counter.
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For meal prep, store the dressing separately and combine just before serving.