Classic Creamy Italian Chopped Salad
A classic chopped Italian salad with crisp greens, bold flavors, and a luscious creamy dressing in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 small sourdough bread You can buy croutons but I like homemade to keep ingredients clean. Serve on the side if keto or low carb.
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 -3 small to medium sized heads of Romaine lettuce
- 1/4 lb provolone cheese
- 1/4 lb pepperoni
- 1/4 lb genoa salami
- 1/4 lb ham
- 1 red pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayo I make my own to keep ingredients clean
- 1/4 cup Full fat greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey optional
Instructions
- Mix your salad dressing ingredients together and place in the fridge for later.
- Preheat your oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut your sourdough bread into cubes and toss with either olive or avocado oil and salt. Bake 15 minutes until golden.
- Chop all the cheese and meat into pieces.
- Place lettuce, onion, pepperoncini, and red pepper in a salad serving bowl. Toss slightly.
- Add meat and cheese to the top.
- Right before serving, add the croutons and dressing to salad and toss .