Nani's Favorite Italian Chopped Salad

Name: Nani's Favorite Italian Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup salami, chopped; 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper to taste

A colorful and crunchy salad packed with savory meats, fresh vegetables, and a zippy homemade dressing.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· July 27, 2026

recipesbynani.com

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

This Italian chopped salad is a staple in my kitchen because it is so fresh and satisfying. It has the perfect mix of salty salami, creamy cheeses, and crisp greens that make every bite feel like a treat.

I love making this for big family dinners or quick lunches. My best tip is to chop all your ingredients into small, uniform pieces so you get a little bit of everything in every single forkful.

🧺 Ingredients

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup salami, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2
Place the chopped romaine lettuce into a large salad bowl.
3
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, salami, mozzarella pearls, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
4
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving.
5
Toss everything together gently until the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.

💡 Tips

Store the dressing separately from the salad if you are prepping this in advance to keep the greens crisp. This salad keeps well in the fridge for a day if the dressing is added right before you eat. Add some toasted bread cubes if you want a little extra crunch.

#salad #italian #healthy #quick #easy

Made this recipe? Let us know how it went.