7 likes, 0 comments - thehappierhomemaker on May 2, 2025: "🥬 Italian Chopped Salad Crispy, crunchy, and loaded with bold Italian flavor, this chopped salad is anything but boring. It’s the perfect side for pasta, pizza, or grilled chicken—and you can prep it in 15 minutes flat! 🇮🇹 Try it out: For the Salad: 4 cups of Romaine lettuce, chopped 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup of cucumber, diced 1/2 cup of red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup of black olives, pitted and sliced 1/2 cup of fresh mozzarella cheese pearls or cubed mozzarella 1/2 cup of green bell peppers, diced 1/4 cup of banana peppers, sliced 1/4 cup of salami, sliced 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped For the Dressing: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, preferably labeled “extra-light tasting” 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, (from 1 or 2 lemons) 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 tablespoon sugar Instructions Wash, chop, dice, and slice all the salad ingredients. In a deep glass, combine all the dressing ingredients and blend with an immersion blender. In a bowl, layer the salad ingredients, starting with the lettuce and fresh herbs. then the chopped veggies, cheese, and meat. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.".