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A bowl of Italian chopped salad.
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5 from 4 votes

Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

Make this easy Italian chopped salad for a flavor-loaded meal that’s full of nutrients and guaranteed to satisfy your guests!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: chopped italian salad, italian chop salad, italian chopped salad, italian chopped salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 3 Tablespoons tahini paste stirred
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large garlic clove finely minced or pressed
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Italian Chopped Salad

  • 6 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup pepperoncini thinly sliced
  • 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
  • 4-6 ounces beef salami or summer sausage
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese freshly shredded*
  • 1/3 cup fresh Italian parsley chopped

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk all the salad ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
  • Add all the salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl, and toss to combine.
  • Pour the prepared dressing over the salad, and toss to combine and coat the ingredients
  • Serve immediately!

Notes

*Omit the cheese for a dairy-free recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 462kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1436mg | Potassium: 585mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7105IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg