Italian House Chopped Salad
Our Italian House Chopped Salad is a copycat version the famous Pasta House Co salad. This crowd-pleasing salad consists of Romaine and iceberg lettuce tossed with artichokes, sliced red onions, pimentos, croutons, and our amazing Italian Parmesan Dressing.
Servings: 8 bowls
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups chopped lettuce recommended: mix of Romaine, iceberg, and/or green leaf
- 1 cup red onion thinly sliced in half moons
- 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts drained
- Optional: 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives halved
- About 1 cup Italian Parmesan Dressing plus more to taste
- Croutons for serving
Instructions
- In a large serving bowl, toss together the lettuce, red onion, artichokes, and optional olives. Shake up the dressing well and toss the salad with your desired amount (start with half), or serve it on the side, along with croutons.
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Notes
- Make sure the lettuce is crisp. Look for really fresh lettuce from the store or farmer's market. I like a mix of Romaine, green leaf, and iceberg. After rinsing it, be sure to dry it well. I like to use a salad spinner for this.
- Chop everything small and similarly sized. This is what makes it a true "chopped" salad and so easy to eat.
- Dress just before serving to keep the croutons crunchy and the lettuce fresh. Also, start by only using about half of the dressing. You can always add more to taste.
- If you want to make this a meal, add grilled chicken, salami, or even chickpeas to turn this into a hearty main dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl (salad only - no dressing) | Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g