Chopped Italian Salad with Italian Vinaigrette
Bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Chopped Italian Salad with Italian Vinaigrette is the ultimate fresh and savory dish for any occasion. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, bitter radicchio, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, and tangy pepperoncini peppers, this salad delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. Add in salty Kalamata olives, hearty salami, and creamy provolone chunks for a satisfying twist, all crowned with freshly grated Parmesan. A zesty homemade Italian vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey, elevates this salad to classic Italian perfection. Ready in just 20 minutes, this salad is perfect as a side dish or a light, crowd-pleasing main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 heads Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 head Radicchio
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 cup Pepperoncini peppers
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 4 oz Salami
- 4 oz Provolone cheese
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop both into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the cucumber, cut it lengthwise, and slice into thin half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion to the bowl with the lettuce and radicchio.
Slice the pepperoncini peppers into rings and add them to the bowl, along with the Kalamata olives.
Cut the salami into small cubes or strips and dice the provolone cheese into bite-sized pieces. Add both to the salad mixture.
Shave or grate the Parmesan cheese over the salad.
To make the vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar with a lid. Whisk or shake until well combined.
Just before serving, drizzle the Italian vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chopped Italian Salad with Italian Vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.8 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1512 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 794 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
