Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe
Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe features crisp lettuce, savory salami, chickpeas, and a tangy dressing for a fresh and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Ingredients
Salad
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
1 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
6 ounces Italian salami, julienned
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded or finely chopped
La Scala Vinaigrette
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, finely minced
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Wash, dry, and finely chop the iceberg and romaine lettuce into small bite-sized pieces.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
Slice the salami into thin strips and finely chop or shred the mozzarella cheese.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese until emulsified.
Place the lettuce, chickpeas, salami, and mozzarella in a large serving bowl.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad.
Toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately for the freshest texture.
Notes
Finely chopping the ingredients is key to achieving the authentic La Scala texture.
Chill the salad ingredients before assembling for maximum crispness.
Add grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
Provolone cheese can be substituted for mozzarella.
The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
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