Italian Chopped Salad | Italian Centre Shop
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Prep Time

15

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Total Time

20

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Serves

4–6

Ingredients

For the salad:

3 cups romaine

3 cups iceberg lettuce

3x mini cucumbers, chopped

1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed

½ cup halved black olives

1 cup halved baby tomatoes

1/2 cup grated asiago cheese

12 slices genoa salami

½ cup chopped Pepperoncini

 

For the pita:

2x small pitas, torn into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp olive oil

¼ tsp garlic powder

Pinch salt and pepper

 

For the dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp dijon mustard

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp salt

½ tsp pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400F and tear up the pitas into small bite-sized pieces. Place on a small baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic powder and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Bake for 6-8 mins or until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Make the dressing by whisking together all of the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
  3. Add all of the chopped salad ingredients to a large salad bowl and then drizzle the dressing over top. Toss the salad to combine and right before serving add in the pita chips and toss. Serve immediately.

TIPS

  • Serve this as a side salad for 4 people OR enjoy as a large salad for 2 people, topped with a favourite protein if desired!