La Scala Chopped Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring crisp greens, crunchy vegetables, and savory cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce Chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
- 1 medium Cucumber Diced
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced
- 1/2 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
- 1 cup Garbanzo Beans Drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumpled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata Olives Sliced
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil For dressing
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar For dressing
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- Wash all the fresh produce thoroughly and pat dry.
- Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and add them along with the finely chopped red onion.
- Rinse the garbanzo beans and add them to the salad bowl.
- Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
- Add the sliced Kalamata olives and chopped parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve in individual bowls or on a large platter, garnished with additional feta cheese or parsley if desired.
Notes
This salad can be customized with additional proteins or vegetables based on your preferences.