Description
This Italian chop-chop salad brings classic Mediterranean flavors together with crisp vegetables and zesty dressing. Salami, provolone, and pepperoncini create a robust combination that delivers fresh, bold taste sensations you will crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) salami, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) provolone cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) chickpeas, drained
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) Italian dressing
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure balanced flavor and texture in every forkful.
- Layer crisp lettuce as the base, then strategically arrange tomatoes, onions, cucumber, and chickpeas across the salad for visual appeal and even distribution.
- Scatter salami, provolone, olives, and pepperoncini throughout the salad to create a dynamic mix of Mediterranean flavors and textures.
- Whisk Italian dressing vigorously to emulsify, then drizzle evenly over the salad, gently tossing with two large utensils to coat each ingredient without bruising delicate components.
- Finish by generously sprinkling freshly grated parmesan cheese across the top, allowing it to delicately settle into the salad’s crevices.
- Serve immediately at room temperature to preserve the ingredients’ optimal crispness and prevent wilting.
Notes
- Customize the salad by swapping salami for grilled chicken or tofu to create a lighter, protein-packed version for health-conscious eaters.
- Enhance the salad’s crunch by toasting pine nuts or croutons for an added textural dimension and nutty flavor profile.
- Keep ingredients chilled before assembling to maintain crisp vegetables and prevent wilting, ensuring a refreshing and vibrant salad experience.
- Prepare dressing separately and add just before serving to prevent soggy ingredients and preserve the salad’s bright, fresh qualities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg