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la scala chopped pasta salad in a bowl

Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

4.93 from 26 votes
This famous La Scala Chopped Salad is so easy to make at home! Toss the dressing and all of the ingredients together and enjoy on its own as a main dish or healthy lunch, or serve it on the side with your favorite protein.
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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Molly

INGREDIENTS

Dressing

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper
  • ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or grated parmesan cheese

Salad

  • 1 head shredded iceberg lettuce (5-6 cups)
  • 1 head shredded romaine lettuce (4-5 cups)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ¼ lb ((4 ounces) Italian salami thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add all of the salad dressing ingredients to a small bowl or small jar. Whisk everything together or close the lid and shake to combine.
    ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 cloves garlic minced, 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon kosher salt and pepper, ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • To a large bowl, add the shredded lettuce, chickpeas, Italian salami, and mozzarella cheese. Pour the prepared dressing on top and toss to coat.
    1 head shredded iceberg lettuce, 1 head shredded romaine lettuce, 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, ¼ lb ((4 ounces) Italian salami, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Enjoy this la scala salad recipe right away. Store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. Store the dressing separately to prep in advance.

Recipe Equipment

Large bowl
Small bowl or jar to mix the dressing

Notes

Shortcuts: purchase pre-shredded lettuce to save time chopping. 
Italian Salami: this is different than lunchmeat or shaved salami you will find at the deli. I found it next to the specialty cheese section in our local grocery store.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.8g | Protein: 24.7g | Fat: 24.7g | Cholesterol: 36.5mg | Sodium: 1216mg | Fiber: 4.6g | Sugar: 1.6g | Vitamin A: 136.5IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg
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