Classic Italian Chopped Salad Recipes

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the layers of onions lengthwise 1/16 inch thick. Place the onion slices in a small bowl of ice water and set aside.
• Drain the onion and pat dry with paper towels before adding them to the salad.
• Thinly slice the lettuce and radicchio.
• In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, radicchio, tomatoes,cucumber, garbanzo beans, cheese, ,peperoncini, and onion slices.
• Toss to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
• Drizzle 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette and the juice of the lemon over the salad, then toss gently to coat the salad with the dressing.
• Taste for seasoning and add more lemon juice, or vinaigrette if desired.
• Sprinkle with extra oregano and serve.
• Combine the vinegar, oregano, lemon juice, garlic, kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to combine the ingredients.
• Set aside for 5 minutes to marinate the oregano and basil.
• Add the olive oil in a slow thin stream, whisking constantly to combine. You can also add all the ingredients to a glass jar with a lid and shake to combine.

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the romaine, pepperoncinis, cherry tomatoes, olives, red onions, salami, cheese, and dressing.
• Make recipe for homemade italian dressing and use as much as desired. Toss the salad until combined.

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the lettuce, radicchio, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.

CLASSIC ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss all ingredients except dressing. Pour dressing over salad; toss to thoroughly coat. Serve immediately.