Famous La Scala Chopped Salad
This iconic La Scala Chopped Salad is a fresh and flavorful mix of crisp lettuce, chickpeas, mozzarella, and Italian salami, all tossed in a tangy Pecorino Romano dressing. It's perfect as a main dish or a healthy side for your favorite protein.
Servings: 6
Calories: 371kcal
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese or Parmesan cheese
For the Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded (5-6 cups)
- 1 head romaine lettuce shredded (4-5 cups)
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ lb 4 ounces Italian salami, thinly sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, black pepper, and Pecorino Romano cheese.
- Whisk together or shake well in a jar until fully combined.
- Assemble the Salad
- In a large bowl, add shredded iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, chickpeas, thinly sliced Italian salami, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad.
- Toss and Serve
- Gently toss the salad to evenly coat all ingredients with the dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Notes
- Shortcuts: Use pre-shredded lettuce to save time.
- Salami Selection: Use authentic Italian salami, not deli-style lunchmeat. Look for it in the specialty cheese section.
- Make Ahead: Store the dressing separately and toss the salad just before serving to keep it crisp.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.