Italian Chopped Salad | Everyday Gourmet S7 E17

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Feta adds tanginess while reducing calories.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey slices

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity flavor.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives are lower in calories.

Add a few cubes of pecorino cheese into a bowl.

Pulse the cheese in a food processor for about four or five times until crumbly.

Place the crumbled cheese into the bowl without cleaning it, as it will flavor the dressing.

Add half a clove of garlic to the bowl.

Add dried oregano and a little bit of dried chili to the bowl.

Add a small amount of honey to the bowl.

Pour in white balsamic vinegar and a good pinch of salt.

Add a good glug of extra virgin olive oil to the bowl.

Blend the dressing until combined.

Add half a bunch of parsley (stalks and all) to the bowl.

Chop a quarter of an onion (or to taste) and add it to the bowl.

Add three or four slices of hot salami to the bowl.

Pulse the mixture in the food processor about six to seven times until everything is chopped into uniform sizes.

Remove the blade from the food processor and switch to a grater attachment.

Grate cauliflower into bite-sized pieces and add to the salad.

Grate half an apple (after removing the core) and add it to the salad.

Add marinated artichokes to the salad.

Add drained canned chickpeas to the salad.

Top the salad with provolone cheese.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens