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Easy Traditional Italian Chopped Salad Recipe for Fresh Flavor

Easy Traditional Italian Chopped Salad Recipe for Fresh Flavor

This Easy Traditional Italian Chopped Salad Recipe for Fresh Flavor combines vibrant ingredients for a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 399
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Salad
  • 1 heart romaine, chopped
  • 1 small head radicchio, cored and chopped
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 large red or yellow bell pepper
  • 10 Pepperoncini, thinly sliced
  • 1 small cucumber, diced
  • 12 ounces mini mozzarella balls, drained and halved
  • 1 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup pitted black olives, halved
  • 6 ounces salami, cut into matchsticks
  • ½ cup pickled red onions
  • 1 ounce fresh basil leaves, sliced into ribbons

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
  2. Add the chopped romaine, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, sliced Pepperoncini, cucumber, mozzarella balls, Parmesan cheese, black olives, salami, pickled red onions, and basil to the bowl.
  3. Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gFat: 35g

Notes

Customize with your favorite ingredients for added variety.

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