Description
A hearty and colorful Italian chopped salad loaded with crisp lettuce, savory meats, cheese, and tangy dressing for a bold and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup salami, diced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, pepperoncini, black olives, provolone cheese, salami, and Parmesan cheese.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Swap salami for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Use homemade Italian dressing for fresher flavor.
- Add cooked pasta to turn it into an Italian pasta salad variation.
- Store leftovers undressed to keep the salad crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg