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Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
Main Dishes, Salad, Salads, Side Dish

Italian Chopped Salad

This Italian Chopped Salad is brimming with mozzarella, salami, peppers, tomatoes and olives, plus a zesty lemon herb vinaigrette!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • kosher salt
  • pepper

Italian Chopped Salad

  • 1 romaine head, finely chopped
  • 1/2 radicchio head, thinly shredded
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped english cucumber
  • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 oz Italian salami, cut into matchsticks
  • 1/2 cup sliced kalamata or green olives
  • 1/2 cup pickled teardrop peppers
  • 1 cup mini mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
  • 2 oz provolone cheese, diced
  • fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Combine the dressing ingredients in mason jar. Use an immersion blender to blend the dressing until smooth and emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss all the salad ingredients together and toss with as much dressing as desired.

Notes

The dressing recipe can be doubled or tripled to make extra.