Chopped Italian Salad Recipe

Name: Chopped Italian Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch squares (about 3 quarts); 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, chopped; 1/3 cup drained sliced pimientos (one 4-ounce jar); 1/3 cup chopped red onion; 1 1/2 cups drained, rinsed, and chopped canned artichoke hearts (one 15-ounce can), or 1 1/2 cups pitted and chopped green or black olives; 3 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch squares (about 3 quarts)
1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, chopped
1/3 cup drained sliced pimientos (one 4-ounce jar)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 1/2 cups drained, rinsed, and chopped canned artichoke hearts (one 15-ounce can), or 1 1/2 cups pitted and chopped green or black olives
3 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1
In a large glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the romaine, pepperoni, pimientos, onion, and the artichoke hearts or olives. Toss to combine.
2
Add the vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and Parmesan to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
3
Use chopped salami or prosciutto instead of the pepperoni.
4
Add some chopped pepperoncini to spice up the salad.
5
Try a cup of drained and rinsed canned chickpeas instead of the artichoke hearts.
6
Diced provolone cheese would make a nice addition.
7
Stir in about a third of a cup of thin-sliced basil leaves.
8
The Piedmontese drink more of their native barbera than they do any other wine because its crisp acidity and bright blackberry flavors are at home with so many dishes. Try a Barbera d'Alba with this salad and you may become a convert yourself.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head romaine lettuce (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch squares (about 3 quarts), 1/4 pound sliced pepperoni, chopped, 1/3 cup drained sliced pimientos (one 4-ounce jar), 1/3 cup chopped red onion, and more.

Yes, Chopped Italian Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chopped Italian Salad

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