Classic La Scala Chopped Salad

Name: Classic La Scala Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 heads iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1/2 cup salami, finely diced; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed; 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; Salt and black pepper to taste

A refreshing and satisfying chopped salad that brings the famous Hollywood bistro flavor right to your kitchen table.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

This salad is a personal favorite because every single bite is perfectly balanced. It is famous for a reason, as the combination of salty salami, creamy cheese, and crisp greens makes it a meal all on its own.

My top tip for this recipe is to chop all your ingredients into uniform, bite sized pieces. It makes it so much easier to get a little bit of everything on your fork at once.

🧺 Ingredients

2 heads iceberg lettuce, shredded
1/2 cup salami, finely diced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Prepare your lettuce by shredding it into thin strips and placing it in a large serving bowl.
2
Add the diced salami, cubed mozzarella, and chickpeas to the bowl with the lettuce.
3
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything well until the greens are lightly coated.
5
Sprinkle the grated parmesan cheese over the top just before serving.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one day. If you want to make it ahead of time, keep the dressing separate and toss it right before you eat to keep the lettuce nice and crunchy.

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