5 from 15 votes
Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
The Italian Chopped Salad combines crisp iceberg and radicchio lettuce with savory ribbons of provolone cheese, salami, and pepperoni, finished with a zesty garlic and herb dressing. The mix of textures from crunchy vegetables, creamy cheese, and tangy pepperoncini rings makes this salad hearty and flavorful enough to serve as a satisfying meal. The dressing balances tart lemon juice and red wine vinegar with oregano and garlic, tying the ingredients together with a bright, savory note.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
542 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad, Appetizer, Lunch, Dinner, Others
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
Dressing
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
Salad
- 1 ounce can chickpeas drained
- 1 small red onion halved and sliced paper-thin
- 8 ounces provolone cheese sliced into ¼-inch ribbons
- 4 ounces salami sliced into ¼-inch ribbons
- 4 ounces pepperoni sliced into ¼-inch ribbons
- 6 Pepperoncini peppers sliced into thin rings
- 1 head iceberg lettuce halved, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch strips
- 1 head radicchio halved, cored, and sliced into ¼-inch strips
Instructions
- Using a grinder or crucible, crush together the garlic, oregano, and salt until grainy paste forms. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the lemon juice and red wine vinegar. Once the salt dissolves, whisk in the olive oil.
- Add the chickpeas, red onion, provolone, salami, and pepperoni to the bowl and toss well with the dressing. Add the pepperoncini and toss once more.
- Add half of the lettuce and radicchio and carefully toss to coat, then add the remaining lettuce and radicchio and toss once more. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use a medium to large head of lettuce for optimal salad volume and texture.
- This salad makes a complete meal due to its combination of proteins and vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Calories
542kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1507mg
(63%)
Potassium
741mg
(16%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
879IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
389mg
(39%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1507mg | 63% |
| Potassium | 741mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 879IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 389mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.