Description
A fresh and crunchy Famous La Scala Chopped Salad made with crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, savory Italian salami, mozzarella cheese, chickpeas, Parmesan, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. This hearty salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or satisfying main meal.
Ingredients
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 cup Italian salami, julienned
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and thoroughly dry the iceberg and romaine lettuce, then finely chop them.
- Place the chopped lettuce into a large salad bowl.
- Add the julienned salami, shredded mozzarella cheese, chickpeas, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for the freshest texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best texture, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Italian dry salami or Genoa salami both work well in this recipe.
- You can substitute mozzarella with provolone for a sharper flavor.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or olives for extra freshness.
- To make it vegetarian, omit the salami and add extra chickpeas or white beans.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free if all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
