Italian Chopped Salad

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Original recipe from The Seasoned Chef.

Servings:

6 servings

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

13 minutes

Components

  • Red Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

  • 1 medium red onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 1 zucchini, diced

  • 1 yellow squash, diced

  • 2 Tbsp stemmed and chopped Italian parsley

  • 2 Tbsp stemmed and minced oregano

  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

  • 1 head Romaine, thinly sliced (chiffonade)

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.

  • Add about 3/4 cup dressing and toss well. Add more dressing as needed.

  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary.

  • Lay the Romaine onto a serving platter and top with the salad.

  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can make the salad ahead and keep covered and refrigerated until time to serve. Be sure to wait until service to lay the salad on the romaine.

↓ This is a component-based recipe. ↓
  • Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Red Wine Vinaigrette

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 shallot, minced

  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

  • 3 filets anchovy, rough chop

  • 1/3 cup salad oil

  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Combine the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, minced shallots, Dijon mustard and anchovies in a bowl or a blender.

  • Slowly add the oils while blending or whisking.

  • Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.