Description
This Italian chopped salad with beef salami or grilled chicken is a powerhouse of flavors, perfect for busy weeknights. It's fast, satisfying, and packed with quality ingredients for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
1 large head Romaine Lettuce
4 oz Beef Salami
1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
1 large Cucumber
1/2 small Red Onio
1 medium Bell Pepper
4 oz Provolone Cheese
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
1/4 cup Pepperoncini
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 clove Garlic
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
Salt & Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your protein: If using grilled chicken, season and cook it first, then dice. If using beef salami, dice it into small pieces
- Chop the veggies: Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Dice the other vegetables into small pieces
- Dice the cheese and olives: Cut provolone cheese and halve the olives
- Combine the salad base: Mix greens, vegetables, cheese, olives, and your chosen protein in a large bowl
- Whisk the dressing: Mix olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined
- Dress and toss: Pour dressing over the salad and toss well
- Serve immediately: Transfer to bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese
Notes
Make the dressing ahead of time and store in the fridge for convenience.
Dress the salad right before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No cooking required for salad assembly; grilling for protein if required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg