Description
This famous La Scala Chopped Salad is so easy to make at home! Toss the dressing and all of the ingredients together and enjoy on its own as a main dish or healthy lunch, or serve it on the side with your favorite protein.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
- ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or grated parmesan cheese
Salad
- 1 head shredded iceberg lettuce (5–6 cups)
- 1 head shredded romaine lettuce (4–5 cups)
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ lb (4 ounces) Italian salami, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Add all of the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl or small jar. Whisk everything together or close the lid and shake to combine.
To a large bowl, add the shredded lettuce, chickpeas, Italian salami, and mozzarella cheese. Pour the prepared dressing on top and toss to coat.
Enjoy this La Scala salad recipe right away. Store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Store the dressing separately to prep in advance.
Notes
Shortcuts: purchase pre-shredded lettuce to save time chopping.
Italian Salami: this is different than lunchmeat or shaved salami you will find at the deli. I found it next to the specialty cheese section in our local grocery store.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 1.6 g
- Sodium: 1216 mg
- Fat: 24.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13.8 g
- Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 24.7 g
- Cholesterol: 36.5 mg