Italian Chopped Salad
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s packed with flavor? This Italian Chopped Salad is the answer! It’s a delightful combination of crunchy lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this salad is not only quick to prepare but is also versatile enough to serve as a light meal or alongside your favorite protein. With its colorful ingredients and bold flavors, it’s sure to be a hit with everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 ounces turkey slices, sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup shredded radicchio
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- ⅓ cup sliced pepperoncini
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or oregano)
- ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, drained chickpeas, turkey slices, mozzarella pearls, shredded radicchio, sliced red onion, and pepperoncini.
- In a separate bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, dijon mustard, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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