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Italian chopped salad sits in a large mixing bowl. A large serving spoon sits to the side.
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Italian Chopped Salad

You're going to love this Italian chopped salad! It's loaded with veggies, salami, chickpeas, parmesan, and the yummiest homemade Italian vinaigrette. It's the perfect light lunch or dinner side salad.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Italian-Inspired
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Cassy Joy Garcia

Ingredients

For the Salad Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (the juice from 1 medium lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

For the Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 pound salami, cut into thin strips
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup pepperoncini slices, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 mini cucumbers, chopped
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4½ ounces sliced black olives, drained
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a bowl or jar and whisk (or shake) until combined.
  • Add the romaine to a large serving bowl, and top with the salami, chickpeas, pepperoncinis, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add more protein - as mentioned above, this recipe would make for a delicious lunch, but because there isn't a whole lot of protein in it, it may not be very filling. To up the protein, you could add shredded or cubed chicken or chopped turkey (or chicken) deli meat.
  • Omit or add as you'd like - this recipe is extremely flexible! Nix any of the ingredients that you don't love, and if you have a yummy idea for an addition (think: chopped red bell pepper), feel free to add it.
  • Make it dairy-free - simply omit the parmesan cheese to make this salad dairy-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 2409mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 9399IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 3mg