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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

A vibrant and refreshing chopped salad featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, cheeses, and a tangy dressing, inspired by the famous La Scala restaurant.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
Cheese
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, green onions, and kalamata olives.
  2. Add the crumbled feta and diced mozzarella cheese to the bowl.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like avocado or grilled chicken for added protein.

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