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Famous La Scala Chop Salad

The Famous La Scala Chop Salad is a crunchy and flavorful Italian-inspired salad made with salami, chickpeas, mozzarella, and a tangy homemade dressing. This salad is perfect for summer and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Recipe by Asili Glam

Famous La Scala Chop Salad

Recipe Tags

SaladItalianSummerEasyQuick
Prep: 15 min
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Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup salami
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup pepperoncinis
  • 1 red onion
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp pepperoncini juice
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Begin by preparing the ingredients: thinly slice the iceberg lettuce, slice the salami, drain and rinse the chickpeas, and chop the pepperoncini.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced lettuce, salami, chickpeas, mozzarella cheese, chopped pepperoncini, and super thinly sliced red onion.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, finely grated garlic, and oregano until well combined.
  4. Add the pepperoncini juice to the dressing and whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients.
  6. Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Sprinkle the finely grated Parmesan cheese over the salad and toss again to combine.
  8. Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  9. Serve the Famous La Scala Chop Salad immediately and enjoy.
  10. You can also prepare the salad ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
  11. Before serving, give the salad a good toss to redistribute the dressing and ingredients.

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