This Italian Chopped Salad is sure to be your new favorite salad. With salami, ham, crunchy cucumber, pepperonchini, and more, you will be making this all summer long! And the dressing is so easy to make but really packs in the flavor.
This dressing is so easy to make. I like to add all of the ingredients to a small mason jar, just shake it up and pour! It takes no time at all and is better for you than most store-bought options.
Easy Italian Dressing:
- Olive Oil (or avocado oil)
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Oregano
- Dijon Mustard
- Garlic
- Salt & Pepper
The dressing is really the only component that you have to make, which is what makes this recipe so simple and delicious! But you can also take the extra step to marinate your onions. I prefer them this way, but thinly sliced raw red onion is perfect too. I don't have an onion marinade recipe, I always use Teri's from No Crumbs Left.
Italian Chopped Salad Variations:
- Use different greens as the base
- Switch up the fresh veggies (bell peppers, celery etc)
- Try different toppings (marinated artichokes, olives, mozzarella)
- Add more meats (prosciutto, turkey, pepperoni)
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Italian Chopped Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce large or 2 romaine hearts
- 1 Cucumber chopped
- 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup Cubed Ham
- 1 cup Genoa Salami chopped
- ¼ cup Pepperonchinis sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup Olive Oil or avocado oil
- 2 Tbls Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tbls Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbls Oregano
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- ½ tsp Salt
- Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry your romaine lettuce and chop. Add it as the base in a large salad bowl then add in the remaining salad ingredients (chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, sliced pepperonchini, and meats)
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a small mason jar, secure lid and shake to combine (can also whisk in a bowl) Then pour all over the salad and toss to combine Enjoy right away - if saving for later, keep the salad and dressing separate until ready to eat
Notes
Italian Chopped Salad Variations:
- Use different greens as the base
- Switch up the fresh veggies (bell peppers, celery etc)
- Try different toppings (marinated artichokes, olives, mozzarella)
- Add more meats (prosciutto, turkey, pepperoni)
I simply can not get enough of this salad! It's so well balanced and refreshing. Thank you for sharing it with us!
So good and easy to prep.
Thanks, Sara
So glad you enjoyed it Jean!