Chopped Salad
This chopped salad is a family and reader favorite that features homemade Italian dressing as its secret. The recipe combines tangy, herby dressing with crisp vegetables and Parmesan cheese. It pairs well with Italian entrees, grilled proteins, and comfort food dinners. The dish is vegetarian and gluten-free, adaptable to vegan diets by omitting cheese.
Ingredients
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Units:
- 1 recipe Homemade Italian Dressing
- 1 Romaine heart (90g)
- 140 g leafy lettuce
- 1 pc large shallot
- 1 English cucumber (240g; chopped)
- 75 g cherry tomatoes
- 80 g ripe green olives (halved)
- 80 g jarred pepperoncini (sliced)
- 25 g Parmesan shavings or shreds, plus more to serve
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
Chop romaine and lettuce; thinly slice shallot; peel and chop cucumber; slice tomatoes and olives in half.
Mix all salad ingredients together with the dressing and toss to combine (refrigerate components separately if preparing ahead, then bring dressing to room temperature before serving).