Italian Chef Salad Bread Bowl

Elevate your salad game with this show-stopping Italian Chef Salad Bread Bowl, a vibrant medley of crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy pepperoncini peppers, all nestled inside a hollowed-out artisan bread loaf. This no-cook recipe combines savory slices of salami, smoked turkey, and provolone cheese with the briny bite of black olives, tossed in a zesty Italian dressing and finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. Perfect for entertaining or a unique family meal, the edible bread bowl not only adds rustic charm but doubles as a delicious accompaniment. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Italian-inspired salad is as satisfying as it is stunning—ideal for lovers of bold flavors and creative plating. Serve it up and watch as it becomes the centerpiece of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 piece Round artisan bread loaf
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 3 ounces Sliced salami
• 3 ounces Sliced smoked turkey
• 3 slices Provolone cheese
• 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
• 0.25 cup Pepperoncini peppers
• 0.5 cup Italian dressing
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the bread bowl. Slice off the top of the round artisan bread loaf (about 1 inch from the top) and set it aside. Use your hands to hollow out the inside of the loaf, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick shell to serve as the bowl.

Step 2

Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the mixing bowl with the lettuce.

Step 4

Cut the sliced salami, smoked turkey, and provolone cheese into strips or bite-sized pieces. Add them to the salad mixture along with the black olives and pepperoncini peppers.

Step 5

Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad mixture, and add the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Toss the salad gently to combine and evenly coat the ingredients with the dressing.

Step 6

Spoon the salad mixture into the prepared bread bowl, filling it to the top. Replace the top of the bread you cut off earlier as a lid, or lay it to the side for serving.

Step 7

Cut the hollowed-out bread into bite-sized pieces for dipping or serve it alongside the salad bowl.

Step 8

Serve immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the salad and edible bread bowl together!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1575.6 grams (1575.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2679

Total Fat 119.20g	153%
Saturated Fat 39.90g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.80g
Cholesterol 247mg	82%
Sodium 9774mg	425%
Total Carbohydrate 278.50g	101%
Dietary Fiber 19.70g	70%
Total Sugars 34.30g
Protein 119.50g	239%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1218mg	94%
Iron 18mg	98%
Potassium 2381mg	51%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 41.8%