Description
This Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is a legendary Beverly Hills favorite made with finely chopped lettuce, salami, mozzarella, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. It’s crisp, flavorful, and perfect as a light main or a starter.
Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
- 1/4 lb salami, julienned
- 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese, shredded or julienned
- 1/4 cup garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking constantly to emulsify the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss well to evenly coat.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate for a short time before serving for a crisp, chilled salad.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami.
- You can use provolone or another cheese instead of mozzarella.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be prepped ahead and dressed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
