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Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

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4.2 from 9 reviews

A vibrant and flavorful Italian Chopped Salad featuring a mix of fresh lettuces, cucumbers, olives, salami, artichoke hearts, and optionally spiced chickpeas, all tossed in a zesty lemon and herb dressing with Parmesan cheese. This quick and easy salad is perfect for a light lunch or a hearty side dish in just 15 minutes.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon dried Italian herbs
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Chickpeas (optional)

  • ½ Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Salad

  • 4 cups Italian lettuce blend
  • 2 cups Romaine lettuce (finely chopped)
  • 2 cups cucumbers (sliced)
  • 1 cup canned artichoke hearts (drained)
  • ½ cup Italian salami (such as salami Milano)
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup olives (stuffed with almonds or Kalamata olives, halved)
  • 3 Tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Prepare the chickpeas: Heat ½ tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas, dried Italian herbs, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Chop the vegetables: Finely chop the Romaine lettuce and prepare the Italian lettuce blend. Slice the cucumbers and chop the tomatoes. Drain the artichoke hearts and halve the olives.
  4. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the Italian lettuce blend, chopped Romaine lettuce, cucumbers, chopped tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, and salami. Add the cooked chickpeas if using.
  5. Add dressing and cheese: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
  6. Toss and serve: Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve immediately or chill for 20 minutes before serving for a refreshing touch.

Notes

  • Chickpeas are optional but add a nice texture and protein to the salad.
  • You can substitute salami with other Italian cured meats like prosciutto or pepperoni if preferred.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the salami and include the chickpeas.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
  • Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to develop further.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/italian-chopped-salad-recipe/