QiMeal
Chopped Italian Salad
Chopped Italian Salad · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 320 kcal per serving · easy · 13 ingredients
A vibrant chopped Italian salad with crisp romaine, salty prosciutto, tangy artichokes, creamy cheeses, and fresh basil, all tossed in a bright wine vinaigrette for a bold yet refreshing bite.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 320
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 300 gRomaine lettuce
- 80 gProsciutto
- 40 gPimiento
- 50 gRed onion
- 120 gArtichoke hearts, canned
- 2 tbspRed wine vinegar
- 1 tbspWhite wine vinegar
- 3 tbspOlive oil
- 1 tspSalt
- ½ tspGround black pepper, fresh
- 40 gParmesan cheese
- 80 gProvolone cheese
- 10 gBasil leaves
Equipment
chef knife, cutting board, salad bowl, salad tongs
Instructions
- Prep salad base
Gather a large salad bowl, then chop romaine lettuce, prosciutto, pimiento, red onion, artichoke hearts, and provolone cheese and add them to the bowl. · 5 min
What to look for: evenly mixed greens and toppings
- Add dressing
Add red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese to the salad bowl. · 2 min
What to look for: oil and vinegar coating ingredients
- Toss and serve
Toss the salad thoroughly until evenly coated, gently fold in torn basil leaves, then plate and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: evenly coated and colorful
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 320 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| of which saturated | 7 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Romaine lettuce
- iceberg lettuce: Provides crunch but less flavor
- chicory: Adds bitterness
Prosciutto
- sliced turkey: Lean protein option
Pimiento
- roasted red peppers: Adds sweetness
Red onion
- shallots: Milder onion flavor
Artichoke hearts
- hearts of palm: Mild and tender
