Description
This Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe is a delightful mix of crisp lettuces, savory salami, creamy mozzarella, and tangy red wine vinaigrette. A popular Beverly Hills salad that’s easy to make and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
Lettuce Mix:
- 2 cups finely chopped iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce
Salad Components:
- 1 cup finely chopped salami
- 1 cup finely chopped mozzarella cheese
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, mix lettuces, salami, mozzarella, chickpeas, and red onion.
- Prepare Dressing: Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, mustard, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder until emulsified.
- Toss and Serve: Pour dressing over salad before serving, toss to coat, and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or grilled chicken for the salami to make it lighter.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add more chickpeas or avocado.
- To keep the salad crisp, dress it just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
