La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

This La Scala Chopped Salad Is:

• Bright
• Crunchy
• Satisfying
• Protein-packed
• Healthy
• Tangy
• Vegetarian and so good!

A No Cook Chopped Salad Recipe That’s Perfect for Summer

This no-cook chopped salad from La Scala is a total crowd-pleaser recipe.  I love a good no-cook recipe for those days when I’m not feeling like standing around the stove, or for summer nights when it’s too hot to cook. I have a whole collection of trendy no-cook recipes you can browse.

This salad comes together in about 10 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make. Just use a few pantry staple ingredients and you have a healthy meal ready in no time.  And very little to clean up afterwards… an added bonus!

What’s In This Chopped Chickpea Salad with Salami?

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• Low or No Salt Chickpeas: one of my favorite pantry staple ingredients! You can use canned chickpeas (I’d highly recommend a low sodium or no salt version), or you can make no soak dried chickpeas in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Dried beans are incredibly inexpensive, and cooking them yourself also cuts back on the sodium.  A win/win if you ask me.
• Iceberg Lettuce
• Salami – I used a really good salami which had great flavor in each bite.
• Parmesan Cheese – gives that extra bit of flavor and richness to this dish. Whether you use a sharp real cheese parmesan, or a vegan version, adding a little extra into the sauce (and for garnish) makes this dish delish.
• Mozzarella
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s inexpensive & I like to keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry.  For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: which gives this dressing a little extra tang! There are great benefits to apple cider vinegar with the mother aside from it’s fantastic flavor. 
• Whole Grain Mustard – for a really nice flavor and texture.
• Agave or other natural sweetener

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From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time.  Just as fast as grabbing a quick prepared side dish from the store (and way more impressive too)!  If you’re bringing this salad to a party, potluck, or BBQ, check out some of the best host gifts for summer entertaining for that next-level gift your host will love!

How Do I Make This Chopped Chickpea Salad?

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, sliced salami, chickpeas, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
2. In a mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients, seal with an airtight lid, and shake well to combine.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad, and mix well to combine. Serve with additional mozzarella cheese for garnish.

This made an awesome lunch, it was super flavorful and kept me full until dinner. The dressing is simple and bright, and it felt so good to eat whole clean ingredients together in one big bowl.  This was a favorite and we will definitely be enjoying this again!

Dietary Modifications & Substitutions

• To make this recipe vegetarian, you can substitute the salami for a plant-based version, or omit it all-together. Also, some Parmesan cheeses can be made with rennet, an animal by-product – so finding a rennet-free parm would make this vegetarian.
• To make this gluten free, ensure all your ingredients (including the salami and any dressings) are certified gluten free.
• You can swap out any veggies though for whatever you have on hand – fresh tomatoes, olives, or cucumber would be fantastic choices!

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Get the Same Ingredients for this CopyCat La Scala Chopped Salad with Chickpeas Recipe

La Scala Chopped Salad

Kelly, ModernBites.com

This copycat La Scala chopped salad recipe is made with sweet crunchy greens, marinated chickpeas, sliced salami, and loaded with Parmesan cheese. An easy no-cook salad, it’s also great to meal prep for the week.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

• Salad Bowl

Ingredients

  

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For the Chickpeas

• 1 13-ounce can No-Salt-Added Chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar or other natural sweetener
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Salad

• 1 large head ice berg lettuce chopped or shredded
• 4 ounces salami sliced thin and chopped
• 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt

Instructions

 

• Marinate the chickpeas: add the chickpeas in an air-tight jar, and add the apple cider vinegar, water, agave nectar, and salt. Allow them to sit for at least 20 minutes (preferably overnight). Drain before serving.
• To make the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, sliced salami, marinated chickpeas, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese.
• In a mason jar, add all the dressing ingredients (olive oil, apple cider vinegar, agave, Dijon mustard, and salt), seal with an airtight lid, and shake well to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, and mix well to combine. Serve with additional mozzarella cheese for garnish.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 15gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 1066mgPotassium: 416mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1125IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 1mg

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