Italian Chopped Salad (CPK Copycat)

Name: Italian Chopped Salad (CPK Copycat)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 to 2 heads (4 cups) romaine lettuce (see note 1); 15 ounces chickpeas (drained and rinsed); 1 pint (2 cups) cherry tomatoes (cut into quarters); 1/2 cup red onion (very thinly sliced); 1 cup (4 ounces) chopped salami; 1/2 cup chopped ham; 1 cup (5 ounces) mozzarella cheese pearls (halved); 1/3 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; 10 to 12 large fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 3 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/3 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper

Instructions

Prep:30min

This Italian Chopped Salad is a homemade twist on the California Pizza Kitchen favorite, packed with ham, chickpeas, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and lettuce, all tossed in zesty lemon dressing!

Updated at: Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:24:33 GMT