Ingredients
– 1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
– 1 cup radishes, thinly sliced
– 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced (optional)
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
For the Dressing:
– ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon honey
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Here’s how to easily prepare La Scala Chopped Salad:
1. Chop the Lettuce: Begin by washing and chopping the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the cucumber, bell pepper, and radishes, and add them to the bowl with the lettuce.
3. Add the Tomatoes: Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the mixture.
4. Incorporate Chickpeas and Chicken: Add in the drained chickpeas and diced chicken breast for extra protein, if desired.
5. Mix in Olives and Onions: Add the sliced Kalamata olives and finely chopped red onion for added flavor and texture.
6. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
7. Combine Ingredients: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
8. Serve Immediately or Chill: You can serve the salad right away or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Protein: 10g