Unlock The Legendary La Scala Chopped Salad (Easy Copycat Recipe!)

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey breast is leaner and lower in calories.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Feta provides a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: black olives

Green olives are lower in calories.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Begin by making the dressing using a mini blender.

Add 1/3 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/3 cup of Romano or Parmesan cheese into the blender.

Blend until smooth and set aside.

Chop a head of romaine lettuce and a head of iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place them in a salad bowl.

Slice the salami into small pieces and add to the salad bowl.

Add 1 can (15oz) of drained and rinsed garbanzo beans to the salad bowl.

Pour the majority of the dressing over the salad and toss.

Add 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and the rest of the dressing, then toss again.

Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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