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La Scala Chopped Salad

La Scala Chopped Salad

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The La Scala Chopped Salad is a famous Italian-style salad originating from the renowned restaurant La Scala in Beverly Hills, California. In it, chopped lettuce is combined with salami, chickpeas and mozzarella and tossed in a dijon and red wine vinaigrette and pecorino romano or parmesan cheese.
Course Salads, Side Dishes
Cuisine Italian
Keyword easy recipe, la scala, quick recipe, salad
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 378
Author Laurie McNamara

Equipment

Ingredients

FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more or less to taste
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 heaping tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste or freshly grated
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese grated, or use parmesan cheese

FOR THE SALAD:

  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce
  • 1 medium head romaine
  • 8 ounces mozzarella shredded
  • 5 ounces hard salami cut into batons
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese grated, or use parmesan cheese
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

MAKE THE VINAIGRETTE:

  • In a medium bowl (or liquid measuring cup), measure and add kosher salt, black pepper, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard and garlic paste. Whisk to combine while slowly pouring in olive oil. Lastly, stir in pecorino romano or parmesan cheese.
    Set aside while you make the salad.

MAKE THE SALAD:

  • Chop iceberg and romaine lettuce. Soak and spin dry – a salad spinner makes this so easy! I linked to the one I’ve used for years above. Add the chopped lettuce to a large serving bowl.
  • Add in mozzarella cheese, hard salami, chickpeas and pour in the dressing. Gently toss, add remaining pecorino romano cheese and toss one last time.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Note: If making in advance, prep all ingredients and store separately and combine right before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9649IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 331mg | Iron: 2mg