Super Italian Chopped Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Nov. 08, 2023
Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all so we can get a bit of everything in each bite. —Kim Molina, Duarte, California
Super Italian Chopped Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 3 cups torn romaine
  • 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 5 slices deli ham, chopped
  • 5 thin slices hard salami, chopped
  • 5 slices pepperoni, chopped
  • 3 slices provolone cheese, chopped
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pepperoncini, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with pepperoncini if desired.
Pepperoncinis
Look for pepperoncini (pickled peppers) in the pickle and olive section of your grocery store.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 185 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 444mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.