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Italian Chopped Salad in 10 Minutes

Quick and Easy Italian Chopped Salad in 10 Minutes Recipe

This Italian Chopped Salad in 10 Minutes is a vibrant dish that combines fresh ingredients and delightful flavors, making it perfect for quick meals.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 457

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Salad Ingredients
  • 2 heads romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 ounces genoa salami chopped
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
  • 1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
  • 10 leaves fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • jar with lid
  • large bowl

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. In a jar with a lid, add the lemon juice, mustard, vinegar, sugar, oregano, olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Add the lid and shake for 10 seconds until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Salad Assembly
  1. Add the chopped romaine to a large bowl and drizzle with a few tablespoons of dressing.
  2. Top the romaine with the red onion, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoncini, roasted red peppers, and basil. Stir together well before serving. Add more dressing, if desired.
  3. Serve the salad in bowls on its own or with pasta or pizza.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 17gFat: 34g

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad with different veggies or proteins to suit your taste! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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