La Scala Chopped Salad
A legendary Italian-American chopped salad featuring crisp romaine, salami, chickpeas, and a signature tangy dressing. Perfect as a hearty side or main course.
Ingredients
Salad Base:
- 1 large head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- ½ cup (50g) sliced pepperoni or Genoa salami, julienned
- ½ cup (80g) provolone cheese, diced
- ½ cup (120g) cooked chickpeas, drained
- ¼ cup (40g) red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing:
- ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop: Finely chop romaine, salami, and provolone into uniform pieces.Combine: Toss with chickpeas and red onion in a large bowl.Dress: Whisk dressing ingredients, then drizzle over salad.Serve: Toss well and top with optional Parmesan.
Notes
- For best results, chill ingredients before assembling.
- Add dressing just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Double the recipe for meal prep (store dressing separately).