Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe: A Hollywood Favorite You Can Make at Home
Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is a Hollywood favorite with romaine, salami, mozzarella, chickpeas, and a zesty vinaigrette. Perfect for a light meal or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad, Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce, finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped Genoa salami
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Finely chop the romaine lettuce, salami, and mozzarella.
- Rinse and drain chickpeas thoroughly.
- Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Combine all chopped ingredients and chickpeas in a large salad bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Let salad sit 5–10 minutes to soak in flavors. Serve chilled, optionally topped with grated Parmesan.
Notes
- Make ahead and refrigerate for 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Top with extra Parmesan or nuts for added texture.