Description
La Scala Famous Chopped Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines fresh ingredients for a delightful experience. This salad features a colorful mix of crisp lettuce, savory cold cuts, creamy cheese, and protein-rich chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect as a main course or side dish, this salad is not only nutritious but also visually appealing, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or casual lunches. With its bold flavors and textures, La Scala Famous Chopped Salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 3 heads of Romaine hearts, shredded
- 2 15-ounce cans of chickpeas, drained
- 6 ounces sliced Genoa salami, cut into strips
- 6 ounces sliced Capicola, cut into strips
- ½ pound sliced sharp Provolone cheese, cut into strips
- 1 12-ounce tub marinated mini mozzarella balls, drained and coarsely cut up
- ½ cup pepperoncini, drained and sliced
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 3 medium to large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded iceberg lettuce, Romaine hearts, drained chickpeas, Genoa salami, Capicola, Provolone cheese, marinated mozzarella balls, and pepperoncini. Toss until evenly mixed.
- For the dressing, whisk together red wine vinegar, minced garlic cloves, Dijon mustard, grated Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately with additional grated Parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg