Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
Romaine, cucumber, mozzarella, tomatoes, sopressata, chickpeas, pepperoncini, olives, Italian seasoning, red wine vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Romaine
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Remove any wilted leaves and chop the remaining lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
Peel the cucumber and slice it in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and chop it into small pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Set both aside.
- 3
Prepare the Cheese and Meat
Cut the mozzarella cheese into small cubes. Slice the sopressata into thin strips or small cubes.
- 4
Rinse the Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, drain and rinse them under cold water to remove excess sodium.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine, cucumber, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, sopressata, chickpeas, pepperoncini, and olives.
- 6
Season the Salad
Sprinkle the Italian seasoning over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the red wine vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- 8
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual bowls and serve immediately.