Cal-Italian Chopped Salad

We put a fresh California spin on a traditional Italian Chopped Salad. Pair it with any Italian dish, grilled chicken or salmon, or serve it on its own as a main course. Perfect for warm weather nights, backyard barbecues, and potlucks.

Recipe - ShopRite Corporate

Prep Time20 Minutes

Servings7

Cook Time20 Minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves, grated

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Salt, to taste

Pepper, to taste

1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 large heads romaine lettuce, thinly sliced

1 head radicchio, halved and thinly sliced

1⁄2 a small red onion, thinly sliced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

4 slices genoa salami, thinly sliced

4 slices provolone, halved and thinly sliced

1⁄4 cup Mezzetta® Deli Sliced Golden Greek Peperoncini

1 cup Mezzetta® Italian Pitted Castelvetrano Olives

1 large avocado, pitted and diced

1⁄2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Directions

1. In a mason jar with a lid, add all the ingredients for the dressing ( red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, salt & pepper, extra virgin olive oil) and shake until fully combined. Yields 1 cup.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add all the remaining ingredients for the salad, dress as desired and season with a few cracks of black pepper. Toss to combine and serve.

3. Enjoy!

20 minutes

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

Directions

1. In a mason jar with a lid, add all the ingredients for the dressing ( red wine vinegar, garlic, dried oregano, salt & pepper, extra virgin olive oil) and shake until fully combined. Yields 1 cup.

2. In a large mixing bowl, add all the remaining ingredients for the salad, dress as desired and season with a few cracks of black pepper. Toss to combine and serve.

3. Enjoy!