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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

A refreshing and vibrant chopped salad featuring a variety of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and a zesty dressing, inspired by the famous dish from La Scala restaurant.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
For the Topping
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. Toss the vegetables together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Combine Salad and Dressing
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat.
Add Toppings
  1. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese, sliced kalamata olives, and chopped parsley on top of the salad.
  2. Give the salad a final gentle toss to combine all ingredients.
Serve
  1. Divide the salad into bowls and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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