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Delish La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

Delish La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

This iconic La Scala–style chopped salad is loaded with crisp iceberg lettuce, garbanzo beans, salami, mozzarella, pepperoncini, and a tangy red wine vinegar–mustard dressing. It’s crunchy, savory, and perfectly tossable for a quick weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing side.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 cup iceberg lettuce finely chopped
  • 1.5 cup garbanzo beans (chickpeas) canned, drained and rinsed
  • 0.75 cup salami julienned
  • 0.75 cup low-moisture mozzarella diced
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 0.5 cup pepperoncini peppers drained and sliced
  • 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon dry mustard or Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Chop the iceberg lettuce into small, bite-size pieces. Julienne the salami and dice the mozzarella. Slice the pepperoncini, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  • While whisking, slowly stream in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened.
  • In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, garbanzo beans, salami, mozzarella, pepperoncini, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat every ingredient.
  • Add grated Parmesan and toss again until evenly distributed.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra protein, add grilled chicken. For a milder bite, rinse sliced onions under cold water. If making ahead, keep dressing separate and toss just before serving to maintain crunch.