Italian Chopped Salad

Crisp, vibrant, and brimming with bold flavors, this Italian Chopped Salad is a hearty and refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Packed with a medley of romaine lettuce, radicchio, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, it’s elevated by the savory addition of salami, provolone cheese, and black olives. The salad gets a zesty kick from pepperoncini peppers and a sprinkle of Parmesan, while a homemade vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light lunch or a show-stopping side dish for Italian-style dinners. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this is your go-to recipe for a truly flavorful chopped salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Radicchio
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 0.5 cup Black olives
• 0.5 cup Pepperoncini
• 0.5 cup Salami
• 0.5 cup Provolone cheese
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and peel, then thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons. Add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Finely slice the red onion and add it to the salad along with the black olives and pepperoncini slices.

Step 4

Cut the salami and provolone cheese into small, bite-sized strips or cubes. Add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad ingredients.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake the jar vigorously to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, ensuring that all the greens and toppings are coated evenly.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	925.9 grams (925.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1246

Total Fat 108.90g	140%
Saturated Fat 32.10g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 139mg	46%
Sodium 4109mg	179%
Total Carbohydrate 32.50g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7.90g	28%
Total Sugars 10.90g
Protein 45.20g	90%

Vitamin D 25IU	126%
Calcium 903mg	69%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1568mg	33%

*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: 75.9%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 10.1%