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Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

This Italian chopped salad is loaded with salami, cheese, crisp veggies, and bold flavor in every bite. A hearty, deli-style salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 552kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • salad spinner
  • chef's knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ⅓ cup pepperoncini peppers, minced or your favorite pickled pepper
  • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1 tablespoon pepperoncini pepper brine
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
  • red chili flakes, optional

Chopped Salad

  • 6-8 cups lettuce of choice use your favorite combo
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup mozzarella pearls
  • ½ cup provolone or pepper jack cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup dry salami, diced
  • ½ cup capicola, diced
  • ½ cup ham, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup pepperoncini peppers

Instructions

The Dressing

  • Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

The Chopped Salad

  • Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine. Drizzle with dressing to taste, finish with extra parmesan, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 552kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1855mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 18325IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 439mg | Iron: 4mg
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