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Italian Chopped Salad

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This vibrant Italian Chopped Salad is loaded with crisp veggies, savory salami, creamy mozzarella, and bold Mediterranean flavors. Tossed in a zesty Italian dressing, it’s the perfect quick lunch or colorful dinner side. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is satisfying, refreshing, and endlessly customizable.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings (main) or 6 servings (side)
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • Radicchio, chopped
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Red onion, thinly sliced
  • Cucumber, chopped
  • Canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Genoa salami or pepperoni, cut into strips
  • Mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella
  • Shaved or grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pepperoncini peppers, sliced
  • Black olives, sliced or whole
  • Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop the romaine, radicchio, cucumbers, and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Thinly slice the red onion and cut salami into strips.
  3. In a large salad bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, chickpeas, salami, mozzarella, olives, and pepperoncini.
  4. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss well to coat evenly.
  5. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Swap romaine with kale or mixed greens.
  • Use grilled chicken or turkey pepperoni for a lighter protein.
  • Add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts for variation.
  • Substitute mozzarella with provolone, fontina, or feta.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting meat and adding extra beans or roasted chickpeas.
  • Store components separately for best texture if prepping ahead.

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