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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop both into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Slice the pepperoncini peppers into rings and add them to the bowl, along with the Kalamata olives.

Step 4

Cut the salami into small cubes or strips and dice the provolone cheese into bite-sized pieces. Add both to the salad mixture.

Step 5

Shave or grate the Parmesan cheese over the salad.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Just before serving, drizzle the Italian vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy your Chopped Italian Salad with Italian Vinaigrette!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2556.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2138.4

Total Fat 164.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g
Cholesterol 225.7mg	0%
Sodium 9151.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.7g
Protein 86.2g	0%

Vitamin D 40.8IU	0%
Calcium 1864.4mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 4670.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.8%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 17.6%