When spring and summer arrive, all I crave is a delicious, crunchy salad that’s both refreshing and satisfying. Imagine a salad packed with crisp lettuce, tangy parmesan cheese, savory salami, and a creamy dressing – it’s simply irresistible! That’s why I’ve put together my 10 Minute Crazy-Good Italian Chopped Salad, and let me tell you, it lives up to its name. I can’t seem to get enough of it lately, and I bet you’ll feel the same way too!
And let’s not forget about the dressing – it’s the star of the show! This homemade dressing is unbelievably creamy and flavorful, you might find yourself tempted to eat it straight from the spoon. With just a handful of simple ingredients, it’s also perfect for dipping veggies as a light snack.
10 Minute Crazy-Good Italian Chopped Salad
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard plus more if desired
- 1 tablespoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt plus more if desired
- 3/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper plus more if desired
For the Salad:
- 4 cups Iceberg Lettuce finely chopped (about one head)
- 3 cups Romaine Lettuce finely chopped (about one head)
- 4 Persian Cucumbers chopped (optional but recommended)
- 1/2 cup Salami finely chopped
- 1 15- ounce can Garbanzo Beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives chopped
- 3/4 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese plus more for topping if desired
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the dressing. Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, Persian cucumbers, salami, garbanzo beans, olives, diced tomatoes, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Toss the salad ingredients together until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss once more until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste the salad and add more cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!