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Italian Chopped Salad


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  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings as main, 6 servings as side 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A hearty and flavorful salad featuring crisp greens, salty salami, creamy provolone, and a tangy red-wine vinaigrette.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups romaine and radicchio, chopped
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup salami, diced (about 6 oz)
  • 6 oz provolone, cubed
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)

Instructions

  1. Chop the romaine, radicchio, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, salami, and provolone into roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss the chopped salad ingredients in a large bowl with the dressing until evenly coated.
  4. Add the sliced pepperoncini and kalamata olives to the salad and gently mix.
  5. Let the salad rest for 10–15 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld.
  6. If using, toast panko breadcrumbs in a tablespoon of olive oil for 3-4 minutes until golden, then add just before serving.

Notes

For best texture, chop ingredients uniformly and season in stages. Store dressing and salad solids separately if making ahead.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg