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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

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This Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is a delightful and hearty Italian-inspired salad featuring a zesty homemade dressing, crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, tender chickpeas, savory Italian salami, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal or side dish, this recipe combines fresh ingredients with robust flavors in just 20 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Salad Dressing

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or 1 teaspoon dry mustard)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or grated Parmesan cheese)

Salad

  • 1 head shredded iceberg lettuce (about 5-6 cups)
  • 1 head shredded romaine lettuce (about 4-5 cups)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ lb (4 ounces) Italian salami, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly or secure the lid and shake vigorously to emulsify and blend the flavors.
  2. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded iceberg lettuce, shredded romaine lettuce, drained and rinsed chickpeas, thinly sliced Italian salami, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Pour the freshly prepared dressing on top of the salad ingredients.
  3. Toss and Serve: Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Serve the La Scala Chopped Salad immediately to enjoy the crisp and flavorful textures. For leftovers, store the salad in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days. Keep the dressing separate if preparing ahead of time.

Notes

  • For best texture and freshness, shred and chop the lettuce just before assembling the salad.
  • You can substitute Pecorino Romano with Parmesan cheese if preferred.
  • This salad is best served fresh; avoid adding the dressing too far in advance to prevent sogginess.
  • Store leftover salad and dressing separately to prolong freshness.

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