The La Scala Chopped Salad, a beloved Beverly Hills recipe, went viral for all the right reasons. With its crisp lettuce, savory salami, and zesty dressing, this salad is fresh, crunchy, and satisfying. Now you can recreate the deliciousness of the original in your own kitchen!
INGREDIENTS
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 and pepper
- ⅓ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (or grated Parmesan cheese)
Salad
- 1 head shredded iceberg lettuce (5-6 cups)
- 1 head shredded romaine lettuce (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
- In a small bowl or jar, combine all the dressing ingredients. Whisk together or seal the jar and shake until well mixed.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded iceberg and romaine lettuce, chickpeas, salami, and mozzarella.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve the La Scala Salad immediately, or store leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days. For best results, store the dressing separately and prep in advance.
NUTRITION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13.8g
- Protein: 24.7g
- Fat: 24.7g
- Cholesterol: 36.5mg
- Sodium: 1216mg
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Sugar: 1.6g
- Vitamin A: 136.5 IU
- Vitamin C: 1.7mg
