Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsDECO WilmingtonChopped Italian Recipe

Chopped Italian Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time30m
Serves4

Make Chopped Italian Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Proteins

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper into small, uniform pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Fresh Basil

    Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the bowl with the chopped vegetables.

Add Proteins

  1. 3

    Prepare Salami and Mozzarella

    Cut the salami into thin strips and cube the mozzarella cheese into bite-sized pieces. Add both to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.

Make the Dressing

  1. 4

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Toss and Serve

  1. 5

    Combine Salad and Dressing

    Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss everything together until the vegetables, proteins, and dressing are evenly distributed.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the chopped Italian salad to a serving platter or bowl and enjoy fresh!

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