30 Minute Meals
Italian Chopped Salad
Prep
10 minutes
Yield
4 as a side salad (2 as a large salad)
An easy, Italian chopped salad that you can make your own, and enjoy as a side, a main, or bring to your summer BBQ.
This Italian Chopped Salad reminds me of those delicious Subway sandwiches or deli sandwiches you get when you need something filling and satisfying. It is packed with veggies and a delicious dijon mustard dressing that wraps it all together. This salad is great for a side dish, a meal, or even your next BBQ.
Why you’ll love this Italian Chopped Salad:
- Quick: Make this recipe in only 10-minutes
- Versatile: Swap out any of the veggies for whatever you like or have on hand
- Healthy: This salad is made with whole, healthy ingredients
Ingredients:
Pepperoncini: If you don’t like a little kick you can skip these, but I find when thinly sliced, pepperoncini adds such a delicious flavor to this Italian chopped salad.
Lettuce: I think romaine or iceberg gives the best crunch for this salad, but you could totally swap it for spinach, mixed greens, or whatever you prefer.
How to make an Italian chopped salad:
- Make the dressing by whisking the ingredients together or shaking them in a mason jar and set aside.
- Make the salad by combining all of the ingredients and drizzle the dressing over. Toss and serve!
Expert Tips & FAQ:
What is Italian chopped salad made of? Lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese (usually parmesan or mozzarella balls), pepperoncini, onions, and if you like meat, throw in some chopped salami.
What does it mean to ask for a salad chopped? It simply means that all the ingredients, including the lettuce, are chopped up small. This allows for the dressing to get into every inch of the salad and makes it so good.
Why do Italians eat their salad at the end of the meal? Essentially to cleanse the palate or the roof of the mouth. However, I’m all for eating a salad before, during, or after.
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Italian Chopped Salad
Ingredients
- 10 slices vegan or regular salami, cut into matchsticks
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 pint baby tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- 6 cups chopped iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 8-10 pepperoncini, thinly sliced
Dressing
- 2 tbsp grainy or dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp liquid honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 garlic clove, grated or pressed
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking the ingredients together or shaking in a mason jar and set aside.
- Make the salad by combining all of the ingredients and drizzle the dressing over. Toss and serve!
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Notes
- Make this salad as the perfect side to any main protein OR serve this salad for two people and top with a protein for a main dish!
- You can certainly meal prep this salad BUT keep the dressing in a separate container until ready to eat. Then, add the dressing, toss and serve.
- If you love the dressing in our salad, you will probably enjoy this recipe too Olivia Wilde Viral Dressing Recipe (Winter Chopped Salad)
