Description
This Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is a flavorful American-Italian no-cook salad featuring crisp romaine and iceberg lettuces, savory Italian dry salami, creamy mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, protein-rich garbanzo beans, and a tangy Dijon-garlic vinaigrette. Perfect for a light, satisfying meal or a standout side dish, it’s easy to prepare and ideal for potlucks or quick lunches.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- ½ head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 cup chopped salami (preferably Italian dry salami)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
Dressing
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Lettuce: Finely chop the romaine and iceberg lettuces and add them to a large salad bowl to form the base of your salad.
- Add the Protein and Cheese: Mix in the chopped salami, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and the drained, rinsed garbanzo beans with the lettuce to create a balanced combination of flavors and textures.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is well combined and emulsified, forming a smooth vinaigrette.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate for up to an hour to chill before serving if preferred.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the salami and increase the quantity of cheese if desired.
- Provolone or fontina cheese can be used as delicious substitutes for mozzarella.
- This salad holds up well for potlucks and can be prepped ahead. Just add the dressing right before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
