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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

Recreate the famous LA restaurant salad at home with this simple recipe combining chopped lettuces, Italian salami, chickpeas and cheese with a zesty dressing. Perfect as a main dish or side.

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Fatiha
Updated on Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:28:04 GMT
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A vibrant salad bowl filled with chopped romaine lettuce, chickpeas, slices of salami, and grated cheese, garnished with herbs. Pin it
A vibrant salad bowl filled with chopped romaine lettuce, chickpeas, slices of salami, and grated cheese, garnished with herbs. | zestplate.com

Want to make that famous homemade La Scala salad everyone's talking about? This easy recipe brings Beverly Hills flavor right to your kitchen! My version of this celebrity favorite combines crispy lettuce, zesty homemade dressing, and perfect toppings like salami and mozzarella. The easy recipe tastes just like the original!

Why You'll Love Making This

This homemade salad is such a crowd-pleaser! The easy recipe combines everything we love - tangy dressing, salty meat, and creamy cheese. My family loves this homemade version because you can add whatever toppings you like. Plus, this easy recipe is perfect for meal prep - just add dressing when you're ready to eat!

What You'll Need

  • For The Dressing: This easy recipe needs good olive oil, vinegar, fresh garlic, Dijon, and Pecorino.
  • The Greens: Mix iceberg and romaine for this homemade version.
  • The Good Stuff: Chickpeas, Italian salami, fresh mozzarella.
  • Extra Fun: My homemade recipe is great with pepperoncini or sun-dried tomatoes too!

Let's Make Your Salad

Start With The Dressing
This homemade dressing is so simple - just shake everything together in a jar. The easy recipe makes extra for later!
Prep Your Veggies
For this easy recipe, shred that lettuce nice and thin. Cut the salami into strips, and get your chickpeas ready.
Time To Toss
In your biggest bowl, combine everything for this homemade salad. The dressing goes on last - just enough to coat everything.
Serve It Up
This easy recipe tastes best right away when everything's super crisp!

My Best Tips

Here's what I've learned making this homemade salad: Cut everything the same size for that authentic chopped look. For extra-crispy lettuce in this easy recipe, give it an ice water bath. And splurge on good ingredients - it makes this homemade version taste extra special!

A vibrant salad in a bowl, featuring romaine lettuce, chickpeas, slices of salami, and grated cheese, garnished with fresh herbs. Pin it
A vibrant salad in a bowl, featuring romaine lettuce, chickpeas, slices of salami, and grated cheese, garnished with fresh herbs. | zestplate.com

Make It Ahead

This easy recipe is perfect for planning ahead! Prep all your homemade salad ingredients and keep them separate. When you're ready to serve, just toss with the dressing. If you have leftovers from this easy recipe, they'll keep a day or two in the fridge, though the lettuce might get soft.

Switch It Up

This homemade salad is so versatile! Skip the meat for a vegetarian version of this easy recipe. Add some Greek flavors with feta and olives. My husband loves his homemade salad topped with grilled chicken. You can even swap the cheeses in this easy recipe - whatever makes you happy!

Frequently Asked Questions

→ What type of salami should I use?
Look for Italian salami in specialty cheese section, not deli meat counter.
→ Can I make this ahead?
Store components separately and combine just before serving to maintain crispness.
→ Why mix two types of lettuce?
Iceberg provides crunch while romaine adds nutrition and flavor.
→ Can I substitute the cheese?
While traditional, you can use parmesan instead of pecorino romano.
→ How finely should I chop ingredients?
Chop everything into small, uniform pieces for true chopped salad texture.

La Scala Salad Recipe

A copycat recipe of the iconic La Scala chopped salad featuring crisp lettuce, Italian meats, cheeses and tangy dressing.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
20 Minutes
By: Fatiha

Category: Salads

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: Italian-American

Yield: 6 Servings (1)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil.
02 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar.
03 2 cloves garlic, minced.
04 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard.
05 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
06 1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano.
07 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded.
08 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded.
09 15 oz can chickpeas, drained.
10 4 oz Italian salami, sliced.
11 2 cups shredded mozzarella.

Instructions

Step 01

Combine all dressing ingredients in bowl or jar and whisk or shake.

Step 02

Shred both types of lettuce into small pieces.

Step 03

Add shredded lettuce to large bowl.

Step 04

Add drained chickpeas to lettuce.

Step 05

Add sliced salami and shredded mozzarella.

Step 06

Pour dressing over salad ingredients.

Step 07

Toss everything together until well coated.

Step 08

Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

  1. Restaurant copycat recipe.
  2. Can prep ahead.
  3. Great main dish salad.
  4. Stores 1-2 days.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large bowl.
  • Small bowl or jar.
  • Sharp knife.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cheese).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 371
  • Total Fat: 24.7 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 13.8 g
  • Protein: 24.7 g