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Italian Chopped Salad

A refreshing and colorful salad featuring a mix of chopped vegetables, cheeses, and Italian dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, side
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce chopped
Cheese and Proteins
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup salami chopped
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables
  1. Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Place all chopped vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
Add Cheese and Proteins
  1. Add the cubed mozzarella cheese, chopped salami, and sliced pepperoni to the bowl with the vegetables.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine all ingredients.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. It pairs well with crusty bread.

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