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Italian Chopped Salad Recipe – Easy Fresh and Delicious

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This Italian Chopped Salad is loaded with fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing, making it vibrant and satisfying. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for lunch or dinner. Enjoy a crisp and flavorful salad that’s easy to make in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head romaine lettuce roughly chopped
  • 1 cup chopped radicchio lettuce
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cut into ¼ inch cubes
  • 4 ounces dry Italian salami cut into matchsticks
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives rinsed and drained
  • 1 yellow bell pepper diced
  • ½ English cucumber diced
  • 6 pepperoncini sliced
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup shaved Parmesan
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the romaine and radicchio in a large mixing bowl, then spread the mozzarella, salami, chickpeas, olives, bell pepper, cucumber, pepperoncini, grape tomatoes, and red onion over the top.
  2. Prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to coat evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the shaved Parmesan on top before serving to finish the salad.

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