With ingredients like chopped ham, Provolone cheese, tomatoes, chickpeas, black olives, red onion, pepperoncini, and romaine lettuce, this California Kitchen-inspired Italian Chopped Salad will be your next favorite meal!
Ingredients For Italian Chopped Salad
- Romaine lettuce
- Diced ham
- Sliced Provolone cheese
- Chickpeas
- Grape tomatoes
- Sliced pepperoncini
- Sliced black olives
- Red onion
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Honey
- Dijon mustard
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
How To Make 10-Minute Italian Chopped Salad
- Mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a small jar or measuring cup until well combined.
- Place the lettuce, ham, cheese, chickpeas, tomatoes, black olives, sliced pepperoncini, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss.
Can I Make This Salad Ahead Of Time?
You can assemble the salad (place all ingredients into the bowl), cover it with plastic wrap, make the dressing, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add the dressing and toss just before serving.
How Long Can I Store This Salad?
Salads become soggy after a while, so this salad is best eaten fresh. You can store it for up to a day if you have leftovers even though it may become a bit soggy. If you think you’re going to have leftovers, serve the dressing on the side. This way the salad ingredients won’t get soggy.
10-Minute Italian Chopped Salad: Easy One-Bowl Recipe
Equipment
- Knife and cutting board
- Large salad bowl
- Measuring cup and spoons
Ingredients
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the salad:
- 3 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1- 15 oz can chickpeas, drainedand rinsed
- 1 cup thick-cut ham, chopped
- 5 sliced Provolone cheese, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- ⅓ cup black olives, sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Mix the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a small jar or measuring cup until well combined.
- Place the lettuce, ham, cheese, chickpeas, tomatoes, black olives, slied pepperoncini, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss.
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Add More Protein To This Salad?
Yes, by adding chopped eggs, grilled chicken, or drained tuna you increase the protein amount in this salad.
What Kind Of Olives Can I Use?
Black or Kalamata olives work well in Italian chopped salad!
How Do I Serve This Salad?
This salad is best served chilled with a slice of toasted crusty bread!
What Can I Use If I Don’t Have Pepperoncini?
You can either skip them or replace them with mild banana peppers for that tangy flavor.
What Can I Use Instead Of Romaine Lettuce?
You can use fresh spinach or iceberg lettuce for a similar flavor and crunch factor.
How Do I Chop The Ingredients Properly?
It would help if you chopped them into bite-sized pieces so every fork-full of salad is perfectly balanced with a bit of everything.
What If I Don’t Have Red Wine Vinegar?
Balsamic or apple cider vinegar works well, although the flavor will change slightly.
Is There A Vegetarian Option For This Salad?
Absolutely. Skip the ham and add artichoke hearts, cucumbers, or sliced bell peppers instead.
