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Italian Chopped Salad

A vibrant and refreshing Italian Chopped Salad packed with fresh vegetables, savory meats, and flavorful dressing—perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 15
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 Red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1 Bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup Cooked salami or pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Romaine and vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine, halving the cherry tomatoes and dicing the cucumber.
  2. Slice the onion: Thinly slice the red onion and soak it in cold water if desired to mellow the flavor.
  3. Dice the bell pepper: Take the bell pepper and dice it into small pieces.
  4. Chop meats and cheese: Chop the salami and cube the mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and bell pepper.
  6. Add meats and cheese: Add the salami and mozzarella to the bowl, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  7. Dressing the salad: Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
  8. Serve the salad: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to one hour for flavors to meld.

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and consider customizing with additional toppings like artichokes or quinoa.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Italian salad, chopped salad, fresh vegetables