Description
This Italian chop-chop salad is a flavorful mix of crisp vegetables, savory salami, provolone cheese, and a tangy Italian dressing. A quick and easy dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side.
Ingredients
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup radicchio, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup provolone cheese, diced
- ½ cup salami, chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine romaine, radicchio, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, chickpeas, olives, provolone, and salami.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- Substitute salami with grilled chicken for a lighter option.
- Use mozzarella or feta instead of provolone for a different taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg