Italian Chopped Salad

Name: Italian Chopped Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped; 4 oz Genoa salami, diced; 4 oz provolone cheese, diced; 1.5 cups canned chickpeas, drained; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

A classic chopped salad loaded with cured salami, provolone cheese, chickpeas, and fresh vegetables tossed in a zesty oregano vinaigrette.

20 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
4 oz Genoa salami, diced
4 oz provolone cheese, diced
1.5 cups canned chickpeas, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, cracked

Instructions

1

Whisk 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper together in a small bowl until emulsified.
2

Combine 6 cups chopped Romaine lettuce, 4 oz diced Genoa salami, 4 oz diced provolone cheese, 1.5 cups drained canned chickpeas, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion in a large salad bowl.
3

Pour dressing over salad components and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
4

Serve immediately while greens remain crisp.

Questions

Can I make Italian Chopped Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz provolone cheese, diced. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Italian Chopped Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Italian Chopped Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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