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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
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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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