Chopped Italian Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Chopped Italian Salad that combines fresh vegetables, olives, and Italian dressing for a perfect no-cook meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini peppers
- 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped salami or pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, black olives, red onion, and pepperoncini peppers.
- Add the cubed mozzarella cheese and chopped salami or pepperoni to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss well to evenly coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, simply omit the salami or pepperoni and add extra mozzarella or chickpeas for protein.
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