Ingredients
– 4 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), diced
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1 cup Italian salami, diced
– 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
– ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– ½ cup Italian dressing
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Creating your Italian Chopped Salad is simple! Follow these easy steps:
1. Wash and Prepare Vegetables: Rinse all fresh vegetables under cold water. Chop the Romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber and bell peppers.
2. Chop the Onion: Finely chop the red onion to mix evenly into the salad.
3. Dice the Salami: Cut the Italian salami into small, bite-sized pieces.
4. Cube the Cheese: Cube the mozzarella cheese and set aside.
5. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, diced salami, mozzarella cheese, and Kalamata olives.
6. Add Parsley: Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the salad for added flavor and color.
7. Season and Dress: Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined and evenly coated with dressing.
9. Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust seasoning or dressing as needed for your preference.
10. Serve Immediately: Serve the salad fresh for the best flavor and texture.
These simple steps will lead you to a fantastic Italian Chopped Salad that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 10g