Description

You know a salad is legendary when it’s made its way from Hollywood to TikTok fame. The La Scala Chopped Salad isn’t just a celebrity favorite—it’s a crunchy, tangy, salty masterpiece you can recreate at home. Whether you’re meal-prepping or throwing together a quick weekday lunch, this is the one you’ll keep coming back to.

Ingredients

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For the Dressing

⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tsp Dijon mustard (or 1 tsp dry mustard)
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
⅓ cup Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, grated

For the Salad

1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
1 head romaine lettuce, finely shredded
1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ pound sliced Italian dry salami, cut into thin strips
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dressing

Whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, mustard, salt, pepper, and Pecorino Romano in a small bowl or shake them together in a sealed jar until emulsified.

2. Chop and Wash Your Lettuce

Finely shred the iceberg and romaine lettuce. Rinse well and dry completely using a spinner or towel.

3. Mix the Salad Base

In your large bowl, toss together the chopped lettuce, chickpeas, shredded mozzarella, and thinly sliced salami.

4. Dress and Toss

Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss everything gently to coat, making sure every bite gets a bit of that bold, cheesy vinaigrette.

5. Serve Fresh

Dish it out right away for the best crunch and flavor.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for a better texture and deeper flavor.
Marinate the dressing ahead for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors blend beautifully.

Prep Time: 15min
Cook Time: 0min
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calories: 320kcal
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 410 mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 20 mg