Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed Italian chopped salad ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for a quick meal or a hearty side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped radicchio
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup salami, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce and radicchio.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, salami, mozzarella, red onion, pepperoncini, and black olives.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- Use a high-quality Italian dressing for best flavor.
- Substitute turkey or vegetarian salami if preferred.
- Prep all ingredients ahead for even faster assembly.
- Add extra veggies like bell peppers or artichoke hearts if desired.