Bright + Bold Italian Chopped Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
When I’m craving something crisp, refreshing, and full of flavor but still nourishing and satisfying this Italian Chopped Salad always hits the spot. It’s a beautiful, vibrant mix of textures and tastes: crunchy iceberg, slightly bitter radicchio, sweet cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion, all brought to life with creamy mozzarella, tangy provolone, and briny pepperoncini. Every bite is layered with bold Italian-inspired flavor that wakes up your palate and leaves you feeling energized not weighed down.
What makes this salad truly special is its simplicity. Every ingredient is real, whole, and thoughtfully chosen. And when it’s tossed with a homemade lemon vinaigrette made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and plenty of oregano and garlic it transforms from a basic bowl of greens into something crave-worthy and memorable. Whether you’re serving it for a weekday lunch, a dinner side, or part of a summer spread, this salad is a fresh, feel-good favorite you’ll want to come back to again and again.
Italian Chopped Salad
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 head Organic Iceberg lettuce
- 1 head Organic Radicchio
- 1 small Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 pint Organic Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 4 ounces Fresh Pearl Mozzarella
- 4 ounces Provolone Cheese (sliced)
- 4 ounces Pepperoni
- 1 cup Pepperoncini
- Oregano, Salt, Pepper
For the Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 Shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Oregano, Salt, Pepper