Chopped Salad Italiano

Bring a taste of Italy to your table with this vibrant and flavor-packed Chopped Salad Italiano! Bursting with crisp Romaine lettuce, bold radicchio, and a medley of colorful vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. Savory bites of salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese add an irresistible richness, while briny Kalamata olives and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan elevate every forkful. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with red wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and fragrant oregano, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect as a fresh and hearty main course or a show-stopping side dish, this Italian chopped salad is a go-to for easy dinners, entertaining, or any occasion that calls for bold Mediterranean flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1 head Radicchio
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 4 ounces Salami
• 4 ounces Prosciutto
• 4 ounces Provolone cheese
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and slice the Kalamata olives. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Chop the salami, prosciutto, and provolone cheese into small cubes or strips. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the salad.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your Chopped Salad Italiano!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2865.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2460.1

Total Fat 185.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 317.6mg	0%
Sodium 8566.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 93.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.2g
Protein 118.6g	0%

Vitamin D 40.8IU	0%
Calcium 1843.1mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 5677.3mg	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: 66.3%

Protein: 18.8%

Carbs: 14.8%