Description
A simple, flavorful chopped salad featuring romaine lettuce, radicchio, chicken, and a sharp vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 head radicchio, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. This is your dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, chopped radicchio, chopped chicken, and mozzarella cubes.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top before serving.
Notes
- For best results, chill the chopped vegetables for 15 minutes before assembling the salad.
- You can substitute turkey for chicken if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 25
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: La Scala Chopped Salad, chopped salad, romaine, radicchio, chicken salad, vinaigrette