How to Make the Viral La Scala Chopped Salad

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How to Make the Viral La Scala Chopped Salad

Inspired by the famous restaurant in Beverly Hills, this Viral La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe has fresh ingredients and is jam-packed with flavor! The combination of chick peas, Genoa salami, Italian cheeses, and fresh veggies makes it a salad to remember. It's no wonder that it has been highly requested for years. If you plan to visit Beverly Hills, be sure to check it out!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 643kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Large Salad bowl
Whisk
Colander
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients

La Scala Salad

1 small head iceberg or romaine lettuce (about 4–5 cups) thinly sliced
1 15 oz can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
35-40 slices salami (about 4 oz) thinly sliced or julienned
4 oz mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup) shredded
¾ cup shaved Parmesan cheese loosely packed
¼ small red onion thinly sliced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Red Wine Vinaigrette:

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 small garlic clove (optional) finely minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2-3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, grated parmesan, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
Next, add the shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce, drained garbanzo beans, sliced salami, shredded mozzarella cheese, and thinly sliced red onion.
Gently toss the salad so all ingredients are well coated with the dressing. Add the shaved parmesan to the top.
Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Storage Store leftover La Scala salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator, without dressing, for 1-2 days.

Freeze This dish is not freezer-friendly.

Reheat: No reheating is required.

Substitutions

Lettuce: Romaine lettuce works well, or a combination of Iceberg and Romaine.
Cheese: Experiment with different types of cheese, such as provolone or grated pecorino Romano for added variety.
Meats: Fresh out of salami? Try other Italian meats like pepperoni, mortadella, or capicola.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

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