Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is a beloved Italian-style chopped salad that originated from La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills. It’s known for its simple yet flavorful combination of ingredients, and you won't be able to stop eating it!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword Famous La Scala Chopped Salad, Famous La Scala Salad

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 511kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

For the salad:

6-8 cups iceberg lettuce
6-8 cups romaine lettuce - or other
1/4 pound salami - chopped
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
15 oz. chickpeas - rinsed and drained
1/4 cup red onion - optional

For the dressing:

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil - use a good quality olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese - plus more to serve
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

Make dressing. In a mason jar, combine salad dressing ingredients – olive oil, red wine vinegar, sugar, dijon mustard, red pepper flakes, oregano, salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Shake vigorously.
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Combine salad ingredients. In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients – the lettuce greens (chopped or finely minced), sliced salami, mozzarella cheese, sliced red onion, and chickpeas. Toss to combine.
6-8 cups iceberg lettuce, 6-8 cups romaine lettuce, 1/4 pound salami, 8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup red onion, 15 oz. chickpeas
Add dressing to salad. If you’re serving the salad to a group of about six, add dressing to the salad and toss. If serving to just one or two, drizzle dressing over individual servings and save the rest for later.
Serve. Serve salad some extra parmesan cheese and with your choice of main dishes.

Notes

The standard recipe makes about 4 large servings as a main course or 6–8 as a side dish.
You can make this salad ahead of time but store the chopped ingredients and dressing separately. Toss them together right before serving to keep it crisp.
We love pairing this salad with Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs or our Supreme Pizza Recipe.

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