La Scala Chopped Salad with Salami (Famous Recipe)
The La Scala Chopped Salad is an Italian-inspired salad invented by the owner of the La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills. This delicious salad, loaded with salami, chickpeas, cheese, and a mustard-based dressing, went viral on social media thanks to some celebrity influence. Serve it as the perfect lunch, light dinner, or starter for an Italian meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 head Romaine roughly chopped
- 1 can chickpeas aka Garbanzo beans, (15 oz) drained and rinsed
- 1/4 pound Italian salami chopped or julienned
- 1/4 pound mozzarella cheese shredded
For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic * minced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano or Parmesan cheese- plus more as garnish
Instructions
- Place iceberg lettuce, romaine, chickpeas, Italian salami, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl. Set it aside.
- To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, garlic, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a measuring cup or a small bowl. Stir in the Pecorino Romano.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Give it a toss.
- Serve with more pecorino romano on top.
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Notes
- Meal prep: To prepare this salad ahead of time, chop up all the ingredients and store them in an airtight container. You can also prep the dressing in advance, but be sure to store it in a separate container (so the salad won’t get soggy). Both will keep in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.
- Store: If you have leftovers, store the rest of the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. However, keep in mind that it will continue to wilt as it sits.
- * Garlic: The original La Scala salad does not use garlic, but after hearing from readers and making it many more times myself, I think it is a great addition. Feel free to skip it if you want to stick to the original recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1004IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg
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