This viral La Scala Chopped Salad was made famous by none other than the Kardashians, so you know I needed to give it a try. All of the great flavours from an Italian cold cut but in a salad format. The best part is how customizable it is; grab what you love, give it a quick chop, and enjoy!
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How to make a la scala chopped salad
Making the la scala chopped salad starts by chopping the lettuce, red onion, and salami. Now place that in a bowl. From there add in drained chickpeas, and mozzarella cheese. Then in a mason jar or small bowl mix together all of the ingredients for the dressing! Toss and thats it!
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La Scala Chopped Salad: Crunch is king.
With a salad like this, crunchy lettuce is going to be your best friend. Going with a crispy head of Iceberg lettuce is always going to do the trick.
Iceberg lettuce has this great way of staying crispy; it’s not as soft as, say, romaine or other salad mixes. It makes sense for it to be the chosen lettuce leaf of classic Italian subs across the nation!
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Cleaning your lettuce is also important when it comes to making the perfect salad, and a salad spinner is going to be your best friend for cleaning and drying your greens.
Where does La Scala Salad Come From?
While I would love to think the Kardashians invented this incredible salad, they more so popularised it.
The salad it self cam from the La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills, a super classic main stay of the city.
La Scala Chopped Salad: It’s all about the salami.
For me, one of the best parts about this salad is the thin strips of salty, meaty, and fatty salami; a little flavor bomb in every bite.
There is a world of cured meats out there; the original recipe went for salami, but you could use your favorite deli slice. If you have a local Italian grocer, or maybe your grocery store has a decent deli, you could play around with so many variations.
Feeling like you want to up the heat? Toss in some spicy salami; the world is your deli!
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La Scala Chopped Salad: The perfect dressing.
The final reason why this salad will forever hold a special place in my heart is the dressing. It’s creamy, bright, and has its own spiciness from the Dijon mustard.
When I think of an Italian cold cut, this is the dressing I imagine. It’s a super easy recipe; all you need is a mason jar and a strong arm.
Add all of your ingredients to the jar, seal the lid tight, and give it a good shake. The harder you shake, the better the dressing is going to be. Keep it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Other great salad recipes to check out!
If you liked the sound of this La Scala Chopped Salad, here are a few other recipes you should try!
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La Scala Chopped Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Head Iceberg Lettuce Chopped
- 1 cup Salami Sliced thin
- 1 19oz Can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
- 1 cup Red Onion Sliced thin
For the Dressing
- 1/3 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Plus more for garnishing
Instructions
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With a sharp knife, chop 1 head of iceberg lettuce, 1 cup of salami, 1/4 cup red onion, and place them in a large mixing bowl.
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Rinse and drain 1 19oz can of chickpeas and add them to the bowl along with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella.
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Into a mason jar, add 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper, and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan. Seal the jar and give it a good shake until it's fully emulsified.
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Dress your salad and serve with extra grated Parmesan and black pepper.
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