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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

Famous La Scala Chopped Salad: Crunchy Bliss in 15 Minutes

The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad offers a quick, versatile, and flavorful meal that combines crisp romaine, savory salami, and creamy mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce can substitute iceberg
  • 1 cup Genoa salami can substitute prosciutto or turkey salami
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese can use Fontina or goat cheese
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/3 cup olive oil can substitute avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar can substitute balsamic or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard can use yellow mustard if needed
  • 1 teaspoon oregano can substitute Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Salad Tongs

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Finely chop about 4 cups of romaine lettuce and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Dice approximately 1 cup of Genoa salami and shred 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
  3. Rinse and drain one 15-ounce can of chickpeas, then add all ingredients to the bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and whisk until emulsified.
  6. Pour the dressing over the bowl of chopped ingredients and toss everything together.
  7. Let the salad rest for 5-10 minutes for optimal flavor development.
  8. Serve the salad in a platter or individual bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 16gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are chopped to similar sizes for a balanced bite. Mix with dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.

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