Description
La Scala Chopped Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that combines a variety of ingredients for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup diced provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup diced part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped grilled turkey breast (as a pork-free protein)
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar (or use white balsamic as alternative)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Set aside.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine and iceberg lettuces.
- Add chickpeas, provolone, mozzarella, Parmesan, and turkey breast.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
- Serve immediately for crisp freshness or chill briefly to enhance flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the turkey breast.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for a short time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg