Bold Italian Chopped Salad: A Flavor Explosion in Every Bite
If you’re craving a salad that’s hearty enough for dinner yet light and refreshing, Italian Chopped Salad is your answer. Packed with salty salami, creamy provolone, briny olives, crisp veggies, and a zesty vinaigrette, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser—perfect for weeknights, picnics, or meal prep.
The key to greatness? Uniform, bite-sized pieces that let every ingredient shine in one perfect forkful. A quick spin with the hand crank cheese grater handles the cheese and veggies effortlessly, turning prep into a breeze.
🥗Ingredients (Serves 4 as a main, 6 as a side)
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
4 oz salami, thinly sliced
4 oz provolone cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 small red onion
1 cucumber
½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
½ cup pepperoncini, sliced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper
🔪Step-by-Step: Chopped Salad in 4 Moves
1. Shred & Slice Like a Pro
Lock your Geedel Rotary Grater with its suction base.
Use the slicing blade for paper-thin red onion rings and cucumber rounds.
Switch to the coarse blade for fluffy provolone crumbles.
2. Prep the Rest
Chop romaine into bite-sized pieces, halve cherry tomatoes, slice salami into strips, and roughly chop olives and pepperoncini.
3. Make the Dressing
Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust—want more tang? Add a splash of vinegar.
4. Toss & Serve
In a large bowl, combine all sliced and chopped ingredients. Pour dressing over the top and toss gently. Finish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately or chill for bolder flavor.
🌶️Tips & Twists
Protein Boost – Add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Spicy Kick – More pepperoncini or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Creamy Version – Toss in fresh mozzarella pearls.
Make-Ahead – Prep Geedel-sliced veggies up to 1 day ahead; dress just before serving.
Low-Carb – Skip salami, double the veggies.
🏆Conclusion: The Chopped Salad That Delivers
This Italian Chopped Salad isn’t just lunch—it’s a flavor-packed meal that feels like a treat. With the mandoline slicer for kitchen handling the perfect slices and shreds, you get restaurant-quality texture without the hassle. One crank, one bowl, endless Italian magic.
