Copycat La Scala Chopped Salad

Name: Copycat La Scala Chopped Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce (shredded, about 5 cups); 1 head iceberg lettuce (shredded, about 6 cups); 1 - 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed; 4 ounces Italian salami (thinly sliced); 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded); 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 3 teaspoons dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or grated parmesan cheese)

This Copycat La Scala Chopped Salad is a copycat of the famous Beverly Hills chopped salad. Crisp romaine and iceberg lettuce, shredded mozzarella cheese, salami, chickpeas and a zesty dijon vinaigrette come together in a fresh, flavorful Italian chopped salad you can make at home in minutes. It is easy, wholesome, and perfect for family meals or entertaining.

Prep10 min
Total10 min
Makes6 servings
Calories378

Ingredients

6 servings

1 head romaine lettuce (shredded, about 5 cups)
1 head iceberg lettuce (shredded, about 6 cups)
1 - 15 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
4 ounces Italian salami (thinly sliced)
2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)

For the dressing:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 teaspoons dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or grated parmesan cheese)

Method

1
In a large bowl add both lettuce, salami, chickpeas and mozzarella cheese. Mix well.
2
In a mason jar or salad dressing container combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Shake or mix well until combined.
3
Add half of the dressing to the salad and toss well. Taste and add more dressing to your liking.
4
Sprinkle the 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on the salad and serve.
5
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Use the remaining dressing to brighten the salad once ready to eat again.

Notes

Make-Ahead: You can prep this salad ahead of time and keep the dressing separate until just before serving to prevent the lettuce from wilting. Storage: Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days if already dressed or 3 days if you leave the dressing off. I do find that the lettuce wilts a bit but it still tastes great. I like to save half of the dressing so I can add more when I eat the leftovers. You also can add another handful of freshly chopped lettuce to the salad to add crisp texture. Leftovers: If you anticipate leftovers I suggest just adding dressing to the salad as you eat it. This really helps keep the lettuce and salami crisp.