Juicy, crunchy chopped salads are a summertime (or anytime) favorite. You may recognize this one from your favorite red-sauce joint, but it also makes a great picnic-ready accompaniment to fish kabobs, grilled fish fillets, and salmon burgers.
Italian Chopped Salad | Sitka Salmon Shares
Ingredients
- 2 romaine hearts, coarsely chopped
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups chopped English cucumbers
- 1 cup pitted green castelvetrano olives
- ½ cup whole peperoncini or sweet pickled cherry peppers
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 8 ounces mini bocconcini (small mozzarella balls) or diced mozzarella
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 small garlic clove, grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
ASSEMBLE SALAD
In a large bowl, combine the romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, peperoncini, onion, and mozzarella.
MAKE THE DRESSING
In a jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Shake to combine.
SEASON AND SERVE
Just before serving, toss the salad with the vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
