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Italian Chopped Salad

Fresh vegetables, creamy mozzarella, savory salami, and zesty mustard dressing come together in this flavorful and satisfying salad recipe.
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 253kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (800g) lettuce
  • 8 ounces (200g) fresh mozzarella
  • ¼ pound (100g) salami sliced
  • 1 cup (164g) chickpeas
  • 1 (120g) medium yellow bell pepper cut in cubes
  • 1 cup (283g) diced tomato
  • 1 cup (150g) sliced cucumber
  • ¼ cup (45g) black olives

Mustard Dressing

  • ¼ tablespoon (60ml) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine lettuce, mozzarella, salami, chickpeas, bell pepper, diced tomato, cucumber and black olives in a large salad bowl or on a serving platter.
  • Make the mustard dressing by adding olive oil, mustard, vinegar, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to a small bowl or lidded jar. Stir or shake well to fully combine.
  • Pour the dressing on top of the salad, toss lightly to coat, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Chop all your vegetables and cube the mozzarella and salami in advance to save time when assembling the salad.
  • Chill the salad ingredients and serving plates in the refrigerator before assembling to keep the salad crisp and refreshing.
  • Adjust the quantities of ingredients or swap out items based on your preferences or dietary restrictions.
  • Start by adding a small amount of dressing to the salad and toss gently. Add more dressing as needed to avoid overdressing the salad.
  • Feel free to add other ingredients like artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, or grilled chicken to make the salad your own.
  • Serve the salad with crusty bread or breadsticks to make it a more filling meal.
  • Store any leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Dressing should be stored separately to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • There are 7 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1256mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 893IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 1mg