Description
A fresh and satisfying salad loaded with crunch and flavor, perfect for a quick meal that feels fancy.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce (Washed and dried well)
- 3 ounces Salami (Diced into small bits; can be replaced with turkey or chicken)
- 4 ounces Mozzarella (Low moisture, diced)
- 1 can Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) (Marinated if possible)
- 2 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano (Shaved or finely grated)
- 1/4 cup Red onion (Finely sliced)
- to taste Optional add ins: tomatoes, artichokes, pepperoncini (Chopped small)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup Olive oil (Add to taste after whisking with other ingredients)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (Minced)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- a pinch Sugar (To round out the dressing)
- optional Dried oregano (Can be added to the dressing)
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and dry the romaine lettuce completely.
- Stack a few romaine leaves at a time, roll them up loosely, and slice into thin ribbons. Chop the ribbons into small pieces.
- Dice the salami and mozzarella into small bits.
- Slice and chop the red onion into small pieces.
- Combine the chickpeas with a spoonful of red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic in a bowl. Let them marinate while chopping other ingredients.
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, salami, mozzarella, chickpeas, red onion, and any optional add-ins.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Add Parmesan and toss again.
Notes
For meal prep, keep the lettuce and dressing separate until serving to maintain crispness. Use chilled romaine for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Salad
- Cuisine: Italian