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Italian Chopped Salad

Fresh Italian Chopped Salad: Quick, Crisp, and Zesty Delight

Enjoy a vibrant Italian Chopped Salad that's quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a healthy lunch or as a side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 cups chopped romaine
  • 1 medium English cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped roasted red pepper
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Protein
  • 4 ounces Genoa salami
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • salad tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop about 4 cups of romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add them to a large bowl.
  2. Dice 1 medium English cucumber and halve a generous handful of cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice 1/4 of a red onion and add everything to the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables in the large bowl and toss gently for about 30 seconds until well coated.
  5. Top the salad with chopped roasted red pepper, 4 ounces of sliced Genoa salami, and 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
  6. Serve immediately or store the undressed salad in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 4500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse and dry romaine thoroughly to avoid a soggy salad. Adjust ingredients to taste for versatility.

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