Description
A crisp, bold Italian-American salad with iceberg and romaine lettuce, chickpeas, halal salami, mozzarella, and a zesty mustard vinaigrette. Perfect for lunch or as a dinner side.
Ingredients
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded
1 large romaine lettuce, finely chopped
1 cup chickpeas (canned or cooked), drained
4 oz halal Italian salami, thinly sliced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/3 cup Pecorino Romano, grated (substitute Parmesan if needed)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, freshly minced
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard (or 1 tsp dry mustard)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and Dijon mustard in a jar. Shake to emulsify the dressing.
Toss chickpeas with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and let marinate for 5 minutes.
Add shredded lettuce, chickpeas, mozzarella, and halal salami to a large bowl.
Pour the remaining dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle Pecorino Romano and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute halal salami with grilled chicken or turkey slices for a lighter option.
For a richer flavor, use freshly shaved Pecorino Romano over the final salad.
Store unused dressing in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Salad is best served fresh but can be prepared up to 1 hour ahead.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Healthy Salad Recipes for Busy Families
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg