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    Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This salad brings back all of the flavors reminiscent of your local Italian pizza or sandwich shop. It combines the classic flavors of an Italian sub or hoagie... grinder, or hero.

    Italian Chopped Salad

    We really could go on and on about the "proper name" depending on where you're from, but we all know it - it's that long sandwich piled high with meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and dressing. Well, this recipe has all of that deliciousness, just without the bread.

    Since this dish uses pepperoni and salami, try to look for options cured naturally without all of those unnecessary ingredients. And depending on how the meats are bought, slicing and chopping them will take the most amount of prep time, with the rest of the salad coming together quickly.

    For the cheese element, we used almond cheese, but you can always take this opportunity to venture out and try other Paleo versions. While it is a nice touch to the meal, it doesn't break the dish if you decide not to use it.

    What we don't suggest skipping out on is the fresh basil! It brings such brightness to the dish and really compliments the other herbs in the dressing.

    The key to making this salad most enjoyable is making sure to chop all of the ingredients close to the same size and really mix the dressing in so you're able to get a little bit of everything in one bite.

    This recipe has that perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tanginess for a satisfying meal. Try adding in some olives, artichoke hearts, or pickled vegetables to give it more of an antipasto flavor if you'd like.

    Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

    Serves: 4 Prep: 20 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 to 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
    • 1 bell pepper, chopped
    • ½ red onion, chopped
    • 8 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 cup pepperoni, chopped
    • ½ cup salami, chopped
    • 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves, minced
    • ½ cup almond cheese, chopped

    Ingredients for the Simple Italian Dressing

    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
    • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 tsp. dried parsley
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    Italian Chopped Salad Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing, season to taste, and mix until well emulsified.
    2. Add all the ingredients for the salad to a large salad bowl.
    3. Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad, and toss everything gently.
    4. Serve the salad topped with more fresh basil if desired.

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    Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

    Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

    Satisfy your tastebuds with all of the familiar flavors of an Italian sub made into a chopped salad with a simple Italian dressing.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 417 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 to 2 heads of romaine lettuce chopped
    • 1 bell pepper chopped
    • ½ red onion chopped
    • 8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1 cup pepperoni chopped
    • ½ cup salami chopped
    • 6 to 8 fresh basil leaves minced
    • ½ cup almond cheese chopped
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
    • 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
    • 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 tsp. dried parsley
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the dressing, season to taste, and mix until well emulsified.
      1 to 2 heads of romaine lettuce, 1 bell pepper, ½ red onion, 8 oz cherry tomatoes, 1 cup pepperoni, ½ cup salami, ½ cup almond cheese
    • Add all the ingredients for the salad to a large salad bowl.
      ¼ cup olive oil
    • Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad, and toss everything gently.
      2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tsp. dried parsley, 1 garlic clove, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Serve the salad topped with more fresh basil if desired.
      6 to 8 fresh basil leaves

    Nutrition

    Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 14gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 955mgPotassium: 440mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2042IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword calamari salad, chopped, italian
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    Filed Under: Paleo Pork Recipes, Paleo Recipes, Paleo Salad Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast prep, cooking: raw, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Kid-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Lunch Recipes

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