5 from 18 votes
Italian Chopped Salad
The Italian Chopped Salad combines finely shredded romaine lettuce with diced Roma tomatoes, garbanzo beans, julienned Genoa salami and turkey, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Tossed lightly with a tangy mustard vinaigrette seasoned with marjoram, salt, and pepper, this salad offers a blend of crisp textures and savory flavors. The addition of fresh basil provides a subtle aromatic touch, making it a filling option suitable for light meals or side dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
servings (2 cups each)
Calories:
370 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
For the mustard vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram dried
- black pepper freshly ground
- salt freshly ground
For the salad:
- 2 large hearts romaine lettuce finely shredded (8 cups packed or 16 ounces, see note 1)
- 4 Roma tomato seed and finely chopped (2 cups
- 1 cup garbanzo bean drained and rinsed, canned
- 8 ounces genoa salami julienned (1 1/2 cups)
- 8 ounces turkey julienned (1 1/2 cups, see note 2, deli style
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese 2 cups, shredded
- basil chiffonade, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette, in a small bowl or in a jar with a tight-fitting lid, add olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, marjoram, and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper). Whisk or shake to combine.
- In a large bowl, add the lettuce. Drizzle with vinaigrette (you don't have to use all of it) and toss to combine. Top with tomatoes, chickpeas, salami, turkey, and mozzarella cheese, serving extra dressing on the side. Garnish with fresh basil.
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Notes
- Use romaine lettuce finely shredded; other lettuces like green or red leaf, butter, or iceberg can be substituted.
- Leftover cubed or shredded turkey or chicken can replace deli turkey.
- This recipe yields about 16 cups, serving 8 with 2-cup portions or fewer with larger servings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 cups
Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
1236mg
(52%)
Potassium
296mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
477IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
162mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (2 cups each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 cups | |
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1236mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 296mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.