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A vibrant Italian Chopped Salad with salami, provolone, and chickpeas in a large bowl

Italian Chopped Salad

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
  • 1 head radicchio , finely chopped
  • 4 ounces genoa salami, diced
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced
  • 15 ounces chickpeas , drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini , sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber , diced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Wash and finely chop the romaine lettuce and radicchio into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Dice the salami and provolone cheese into uniform 1/4-inch cubes.
  3. Combine the lettuce, radicchio, salami, cheese, chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
  6. Toss the salad thoroughly to ensure even distribution of ingredients and dressing.
  7. Serve immediately at room temperature or slightly chilled.