Italian Chopped Recipe
Make Italian Chopped 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
Protein
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Vegetables
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes, peel and dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and dice the bell pepper. Set all veggies aside in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Add Olives
Pit and slice the Kalamata olives, then add them to the mixing bowl with the other chopped vegetables.
Preparation of Protein
- 3
Prepare the Protein
Dice the cooked chicken breast and salami into bite-sized pieces. Add the diced chicken and salami to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
- 4
Add Cheese
Cube the mozzarella cheese and add it to the bowl as well. Toss the mixture gently to combine all ingredients.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Toss well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 7
Serve
Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy immediately.