Jul 13 2026

Chopped Salad Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Grilled zucchini, bell peppers, artichoke, eggplant, mushrooms, salami, ham, mozzarella cheese, marinated tomato, with your choice of dressing - ranch, blue cheese or balsamic vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Meats

Cheese

Marinated Tomato

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Grill the Vegetables

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Slice the zucchini, bell pepper, and eggplant into thin strips. Clean the mushrooms and set them aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Vegetables

    Toss the zucchini, bell pepper, eggplant, and mushrooms in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the vegetables for about 4-5 minutes per side or until tender and charred. Remove from heat and let cool.

Preparation of Marinated Tomatoes

  1. 3

    Marinate the Tomatoes

    In a bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the tomatoes. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Chop and Combine

    Once the grilled vegetables have cooled, chop them into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the grilled vegetables, artichoke hearts, diced salami, diced ham, and mozzarella cheese.

  2. 5

    Add Marinated Tomatoes

    Drizzle the marinated tomatoes along with the marinade into the salad mixture and toss to combine.

Serving

  1. 6

    Dress the Salad

    Serve the salad with your choice of dressing: ranch, blue cheese, or balsamic vinaigrette. Offer it on the side for individual dressing preferences.

  2. 7

    Garnish and Enjoy

    Garnish with additional herbs if desired and enjoy your refreshing chopped salad!

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