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Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

Name: Moxies Boston Seaport Restaurants ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups romaine lettuce; 1 cup radicchio; 2 cups baby spinach; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 cup cucumber (seeded, diced); 0.5 cup red bell pepper (diced); 0.25 cup red onion (thinly sliced); 0.5 cup kalamata olives (pitted, halved); 4 oz Italian salami (sliced then quartered); 0.5 cup grana padano (or Parmigiano-Reggiano) shaved; 12 oz grilled chicken breast (sliced); 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (torn); 3 tbs white balsamic vinegar; 6 tbs extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 tbs olive oil; 1 tbs lemon juice; 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper

Inspired by Moxies Boston Seaport Restaurant

Time40m

Serves2

grilled chicken, fresh greens & vegetables with white balsamic vinaigrette, italian salami & grana padano

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Ingredients

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Salad

4 cups Romaine lettuce

1 cup radicchio

2 cups baby spinach

1 cup Cherry tomatoes

1 cup cucumber (seeded, diced)

1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)

1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)

1/2 cup kalamata olives (pitted, halved)

4 oz Italian salami (sliced then quartered)

1/2 cup grana padano (or Parmigiano-Reggiano) shaved

12 oz grilled chicken breast (sliced)

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)

White Balsamic Vinaigrette

3 tbs white balsamic vinegar

6 tbs extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp Honey

1 clove Garlic (minced)

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)

Chicken Marinade (for grilling)

12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast

1 tbs olive oil

1 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 clove Garlic (minced)

1/2 tsp Dried oregano

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Method

Chicken Marinade & Grill

Marinate chicken

In a small bowl whisk together 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Place 12 oz boneless skinless chicken breast in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour marinade over. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to 2 hours.

Grill chicken

Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high (about 400°F / 200°C). Oil grates lightly. Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Grill 4–6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain into strips.

Vinaigrette

Combine 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon honey and 1 minced garlic clove in a jar or bowl. Slowly whisk in 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil until emulsified. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness as needed. Keep refrigerated if not using immediately; bring to room temperature before dressing the salad.

Salad Assembly

Prepare greens: coarsely chop or slice romaine (4 cups), thinly slice radicchio (1 cup) and add 2 cups baby spinach into a large mixing bowl. Aim for a uniform chopped texture for a true chopped salad.

Add vegetables and cured meat: halve 1 cup cherry tomatoes, add 1 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 1/2 cup halved kalamata olives. Add 4 oz Italian salami that has been sliced and quartered.

Toss with vinaigrette: drizzle about 3–4 tablespoons of the white balsamic vinaigrette over the salad (start with less — you can add more to taste). Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients.

Add chicken and cheese: arrange or mix in 12 oz sliced grilled chicken and 1/2 cup shaved grana padano. Toss once more gently to distribute protein and cheese evenly.

Finish and serve: sprinkle 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves over the salad. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper or extra vinaigrette if desired. Serve immediately.