La Scala's Chopped Salad
La Scala's Chopped Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed creation that brings the essence of an Italian deli straight to your table. This iconic recipe combines crisp iceberg lettuce and slightly bitter radicchio with savory bites of finely chopped salami, creamy mozzarella, and hearty garbanzo beans. Tossed in a zesty red wine vinaigrette with Dijon mustard, it achieves the perfect balance of tangy, salty, and fresh flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is an easy yet sophisticated choice for any occasion—whether as a light main course or a crowd-pleasing side dish. Perfect for salad lovers and those seeking classic Italian flavors, La Scala's Chopped Salad is both delicious and effortlessly elegant.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce
- 1 head Radicchio
- 4 ounces Salami (finely chopped)
- 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese (diced)
- 1 cup Garbanzo beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash the iceberg lettuce and radicchio thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
Step 2
Chop the iceberg lettuce and radicchio into small, bite-sized pieces. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Add the finely chopped salami, diced mozzarella cheese, and garbanzo beans to the bowl with the greens.
Step 4
In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until emulsified and well combined.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if necessary.
Step 7
Serve immediately as a main dish or side salad. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1607.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1783.6 |
| Total Fat 116.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol 182.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4792.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 109.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.5g | |
| Protein 77.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1164.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2974.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories