Ingredients
– 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 cup radishes, chopped
– 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
– 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
– ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
– ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
– ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– ½ cup Italian dressing (or your favorite vinaigrette)
Instructions
Creating the Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is simple when you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Add the Tomatoes: Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
3. Include the Cucumber: Dice the cucumber and mix it in with the other vegetables.
4. Chop the Radishes: Chop the radishes and add them to the salad for a crunch.
5. Dice the Bell Peppers: Choose your favorite color of bell pepper, dice it, and mix it in.
6. Incorporate the Chicken: Add the diced cooked chicken breast to the salad for protein.
7. Finely Chop the Onion: Add the finely chopped red onion for a hint of sharpness.
8. Add the Olives: Slice the Kalamata olives and toss them into the mix.
9. Sprinkle Feta Cheese: Crumble the feta cheese over the top for a creamy texture.
10. Garnish with Parsley: Finish off with freshly chopped parsley for color and flavor.
11. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
12. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
By following these steps, you’ll have a vibrant and flavorful salad ready to serve!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g