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Chopped Italian sandwich salad
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Chopped Italian Sandwich Salad: 3 Delicious Twists to Try Now

5 from 1 vote
A vibrant, no-cook salad that combines all the flavors of an Italian sub sandwich—perfect for lunches, picnics, or meal prep!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 8 oz salami cubed
  • - 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • - 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • - 1 cup mozzarella pearls
  • - 1/3 cup banana peppers
  • - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • - 1/2 cup garlic croutons
  • - For Dressing :
  • - 1/4 cup olive oil
  • - 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • - 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • - 1 garlic clove minced
  • - Salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Chop Ingredients : In a large bowl, combine salami, romaine, tomatoes, onion, mozzarella, and banana peppers.
  2. Make Dressing : Shake olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a jar until emulsified.
  3. Toss & Serve : Pour dressing over salad, toss gently, then top with Parmesan and croutons. Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Pro Tips:
    • Soak red onions in ice water for 5 minutes to mellow their bite.
    • Add croutons last to keep them crispy.
    • Swap salami for grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian twist.
  • FAQs:
    • Can I make this ahead? Yes! Store undressed salad for up to 2 days.
    • Is it gluten-free? Use gluten-free croutons or omit them.
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