Italian Chopped Salad
This italian chopped salad is a crisp, deli-style salad loaded with salami, pepperoncini, olives, parmesan, and crunchy vegetables tossed in italian dressing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 4 whole pepperoncini
- 6 ounces salami, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup black olives, halved
- 1 cup red onions, sliced
- ½ cup shaved parmesan cheese
- ½ cup italian dressing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, pepperoncini, salami, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onions, and shaved parmesan cheese. Toss well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried parsley, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Notes
- Chop evenly: Similar-sized pieces make the salad taste balanced in every bite.
- Slice the salami thin: Thin slices mix in better and don’t clump together.
- Add dressing last: Toss right before serving so the romaine stays crisp.
- Use pepperoncini brine wisely: A small splash adds flavor fast, but too much can overpower the dressing.
- Make it meal-prep friendly: Store chopped ingredients and dressing separately, then toss when ready to eat.
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