La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

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.
 
This chopped salad is a favorite appetizer to start a meal, or hearty enough to enjoy as a main course – a lunch or light dinner. I love serving this with a slice of easy sourdough bread for the perfect lunch.
 
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I am a huge fan of no-cook lunches and dinners in the summer, and this salad is the perfect meal for the heat.  This easy chopped salad is loaded with garden-fresh veggies and marinated chickpeas which have incredible flavor in each bite.
 
The inspiration for this salad comes from the famous Beverly Hills’ restaurant La Scala, which is known for their chopped salad. And for good reason, it’s simple, delicious, and so good to make from home.
 
This salad is great for meal prep lunches during the week. I prepped a whole week’s worth of this salad and was able to enjoy it while working from home in a pinch.  After I made the chickpeas, I portioned them into airtight containers, stored them in the fridge, and was able to quickly assemble the salad and eat.

This La Scala Chopped Salad Is:

  • Bright
  • Crunchy
  • Satisfying
  • Protein-packed
  • Delicious
  • Popular
  • Tangy
  • Vegetarian and so good!
 
 
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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 great 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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This La Scala chopped salad recipe went viral on the internet, and can be on your table in under 30 minutes.  These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those last-minute potluck invites, or when you just want a home cooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Browse all our 30-minute recipes, that are great for the whole family.

From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a great 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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La Scala Chopped Salad

Kelly Jensen
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
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 365 kcal

Equipment

  • Salad Bowl

Ingredients
  

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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