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Italian Chopped Salad: A Flavorful and Hearty Dish

Italian Chopped Salad
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An Italian chopped salad is a perfect combination of fresh, crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and rich, savory cheeses. This salad is satisfying on its own or as an accompaniment to a main course.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 head radicchio
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 4 ounces fresh pearl mozzarella, drained
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced
  • 5 pepperoncini, stemmed and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, for garnish
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, shallot, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Cut the iceberg lettuce in half, remove the core, and slice into strips. Repeat with radicchio.
  3. Thinly slice the red onion and halve or quarter the cherry tomatoes.
  4. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
  5. In a large salad bowl, combine lettuce, radicchio, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chickpeas.
  6. Add mozzarella, provolone, and sliced pepperoncini.
  7. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette and toss gently to coat.
  8. Season with sea salt, black pepper, and additional oregano.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Customize with grilled chicken, salami, or toasted nuts for extra protein and crunch!

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Keywords: Italian chopped salad, healthy salad, fresh salad, quick meal

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