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Italian Chopped Salad

Italian Chopped Salad
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Experience the vibrant flavors of an Italian Chopped Salad, a perfect dish for any occasion—from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings. This colorful salad features a medley of crisp vegetables, creamy mozzarella, and zesty salami, all tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Bursting with textures and tastes, it’s not just visually appealing but also nutritious, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious diners. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is versatile enough to serve as a main course, side dish, or even in wraps. Enjoy it fresh for a delightful meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce (roughly chopped)
  • 1 cup chopped radicchio lettuce
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 English cucumber (diced)
  • 6 pepperoncini (sliced)
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
  • 4 ounces dry Italian salami (cut into matchsticks)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine and radicchio.
  2. Add mozzarella cubes, salami matchsticks, chickpeas, black olives, bell pepper, cucumber slices, pepperoncini rings, halved tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until combined.
  5. Serve topped with shaved Parmesan cheese.

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