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Italian Chopped Salad

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Italian Chopped Salad is a bold, colorful mix of fresh vegetables, savory meats, cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing. It’s perfect as a hearty main dish or a flavorful side that’s quick to prepare and always satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped radicchio or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncini slices
  • 1/2 cup salami or pepperoni, sliced into strips
  • 1/2 cup provolone or mozzarella cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup black olives or kalamata olives, sliced
  • 1/3–1/2 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • Optional: fresh basil, croutons, grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Wash and chop the romaine and radicchio into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes, and slice the cucumber and red onion thinly.
  3. Slice the salami or pepperoni into thin strips and cube or shred the cheese.
  4. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and olives.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuces, vegetables, meat, cheese, beans, and olives.
  6. Add pepperoncini slices and fresh basil if using.
  7. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss everything together until well mixed.
  8. Top with croutons and grated Parmesan just before serving, if desired.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra chickpeas or roasted vegetables.Store ingredients separately if making ahead, and dress just before serving to maintain crunch.Use homemade Italian dressing for extra flavor—combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.Pair with pizza, pasta, or grilled chicken for a full Italian-style meal.

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