Italian Chopped Salad
Italian Chopped Salad is a crispy, savory salad combining romaine, salami, fresh mozzarella, and olives in a tangy dressing. It delivers the flavors of an Italian sandwich in salad form with minimal prep time.
Italian Chopped Salad is a crispy, savory salad combining romaine, salami, fresh mozzarella, and olives in a tangy dressing. It delivers the flavors of an Italian sandwich in salad form with minimal prep time.
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Chop the romaine lettuce.
Wash the chopped lettuce thoroughly and spin it dry in a salad spinner.
Slice the Castelvetrano olives.
Finely dice the red bell pepper.
Cut the fresh mozzarella into small cubes.
Finely dice the red onion.
Slice the salami into strips, then chop into small pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried romaine lettuce, olives, red bell pepper, mozzarella, red onion, and salami.
Pour the Italian vinaigrette over the salad.
Toss everything together until well combined and serve immediately.
Store chopped ingredients separately in airtight containers for up to 1 day; dress only just before serving to prevent wilting.
Chop and store ingredients separately in containers up to 1 day ahead. Dress the salad just before serving to keep romaine crisp.
Italian salami varieties like soppressata or Milano work well. Cut into bite-sized pieces or thin strips depending on preference.
Provolone or fresh burrata are good alternatives. Avoid low-moisture mozzarella as fresh cheese provides the best texture contrast.
Wash and dry romaine thoroughly, then store in the crisper drawer. Add dressing only right before eating.
No, the recipe includes salami. Omit the meat and add white beans or chickpeas for protein if needed.
