La Scala Chopped Salad
La Scala Chopped Salad is a classic Italian chopped salad made with crisp lettuce, salami, chickpeas, mozzarella, and a tangy red wine vinaigrette. It’s hearty, balanced, and perfect for serving as a main or side.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 small cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
Salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup pepperoncinis sliced
- 4 ounces Genoa salami thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add all of the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar. Whisk everything together or close the lid and shake to emulsify and combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- To a large bowl, add the lettuces, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, pepperoncinis, salami, and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Pour the dressing on top and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, sprinkling the top with the remaining mozzarella.
Notes
- Prep all ingredients ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Toss with the dressing just before serving for the best texture.
- Leftovers are best enjoyed the same day, as the lettuce will soften once dressed.
Nutrition
Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 1124mg | Potassium: 702mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9931IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 3mg