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A vibrant Italian Chopped Salad in a white bowl features chopped Romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, black olives, cubed fresh mozzarella, diced peppers, sliced salami, and fresh herbs. A jar of creamy dressing and another salad bowl are visible in the blurred background on a white marble surface.
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Italian Chopped Salad

This Italian Chopped Salad with a zesty dressing is a crisp, flavor-packed dish of fresh vegetables, savory salami, and creamy mozzarella, all brought together by a zesty homemade dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Keyword: Italian chopped salad
Servings: 2 large servings or 4 smaller servings
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup green bell peppers, diced
  • ¼ cup banana peppers, sliced
  • ¼ cup salami, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 - 2 lemons)
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  • Chop, dice, and slice all ingredients listed under the salad section.
  • In a medium bowl or jar, combine all dressing ingredients and blend thoroughly using a whisk or immersion blender.
  • To assemble, layer the salad starting with romaine lettuce, then add cherry tomatoes, green bell peppers, cucumbers, mozzarella, salami, red onions, black olives, banana peppers, and finish with basil and parsley.
  • Drizzle the prepared zesty dressing over the top just before serving.