Insalata Tritata: {Chopped Salad} Recipe

Name: Insalata Tritata: {Chopped Salad}
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small head of romaine lettuce, leaves washed and dried; 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, washed and dried; 3 to 4 handfuls of fresh baby arugula, washed and dried; 1 small head of radicchio; 1 small head of boston bibb lettuce, washed and dried; 1 large english cucumber, washed and trimmed of some of the peel; 1 small or 1/2 medium spanish red onion (sliced thinly on a mandoline), to taste; 1 small head of fresh fennel (sliced thinly on a mandoline); 1 can of pitted black and/or green olives, drained; 1 large ripe beefsteak tomato or 3-4 small ripe plum tomatoes; extra virgin olive oil, to taste; sea salt to taste, black pepper to taste; homemade or good quality store-bought red wine vinegar, to taste; dash of good quality anchovy paste (to taste, if desired); feta cheese, crumbled (or healthy dose of shaved slices of parmigiano cheese or caciocavallo cheese); additional salad item options (if desired):; hard-boiled egg (chopped); crispy bacon (chopped); marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped); oven-roasted mushroom variety (chopped); baby red & white creamier potatoes (boiled & chopped); homemade rustic bread herb croutons (seasoned and toasted)

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Insalata Tritata: {Chopped Salad} is a must-try. Made with head of romaine lettuce, baby arugula, head of radicch…

This Insalata Tritata: {Chopped Salad} relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as small head of radicchio, hard-boiled egg (chopped) and crispy bacon (chopped). It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 34 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

1 small head of romaine lettuce, leaves washed and dried
1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, washed and dried
3 to 4 handfuls of fresh baby arugula, washed and dried
1 small head of radicchio
1 small head of boston bibb lettuce, washed and dried
1 large english cucumber, washed and trimmed of some of the peel
1 small or 1/2 medium spanish red onion (sliced thinly on a mandoline), to taste
1 small head of fresh fennel (sliced thinly on a mandoline)
1 can of pitted black and/or green olives, drained
1 large ripe beefsteak tomato or 3-4 small ripe plum tomatoes
extra virgin olive oil, to taste
sea salt to taste, black pepper to taste
homemade or good quality store-bought red wine vinegar, to taste
dash of good quality anchovy paste (to taste, if desired)
feta cheese, crumbled (or healthy dose of shaved slices of parmigiano cheese or caciocavallo cheese)
additional salad item options (if desired):
hard-boiled egg (chopped)
crispy bacon (chopped)
marinated artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
oven-roasted mushroom variety (chopped)
baby red & white creamier potatoes (boiled & chopped)
homemade rustic bread herb croutons (seasoned and toasted)

1
Using a cutting board, take each of the lettuce varieties and once the leaves are dried well, chop them into small bite size pieces. Place the chopped leaves into a very large deep bowl.
2
Once all the varieties of lettuce are chopped and in the bowl, begin to chop the cucumber, celery and tomatoes in the same fashion. Keep your chop size as uniform as possible.
3
Add these next three ingredients to the bowl. Take some of the thinly sliced fennel (set some aside for placing on top of the salad) and as much of the thinly sliced red onion slices (to your taste) and chop into smaller pieces and add to the bowl.
4
Lastly, take the heart of palm stalks and slice into thin rounds (add as much as you wish here), chop your pitted olives into small pieces and then add both of these ingredients to the bowl.
5
Carefully using your hands gently mix the ingredients in the bowl until well blended. At this point you can add any more items you wish (see list above or be creative and add your own favorite salad items.) Very gently using your hands blend well.
6
Set aside in the refrigerator until about 15 minutes before serving. To dress this beautiful insalata, start with a healthy drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a good amount of red wine vinegar (stronger the vinegar, the less you need here so taste the vinegar and adjust accordingly.)
7
Season with sea salt and using large mixing spoons, gently mix the insalata until the dressing has coated every bit and piece. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed adding more of what is missing.
8
If using anchovy paste which we love in our insalata, take a small squeeze of the anchovy paste and blend it with some olive oil (beat with a fork until creamy), this allows the paste to spread it's flavor evenly throughout the insalata when added to the mix. Blend well after the addition and adjust for final taste.
9
Place the dressed insalata on a large flat serving platter or large deep bowl and lay the remaining fresh fennel slices across the top. top with the crumbled feta cheese or shaved slices of parmigiano cheese or caciocavallo cheese.
10
Serve immediately with some homemade herb-seasoned croutons on the side and enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small head of romaine lettuce, leaves washed and dried, 1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, washed and dried, 3 to 4 handfuls of fresh baby arugula, washed and dried, 1 small head of radicchio, and more.

Yes, Insalata Tritata: {Chopped 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
34 kcal
Category
Salads

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