La Scala's Chopped Salad

Halcyon Eve's Note:

This is supposed to be the original chopped salad recipe, created by the owner of the La Scala restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1950's. I think it sounds pretty tasty, 50 years later!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1⁄3; cup vegetable oil
• 2 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard or ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper
• 1 head iceberg lettuce , rinsed and finely chopped
• 1⁄3; head romaine lettuce , rinsed and finely chopped
• ¼ lb italian salami , julienned
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can garbanzo beans , rinsed and well-drained
• chopped tomato (optional)
• basil leaves , shredded (optional)

Directions:

1. To make vinaigrette: combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste; whisk until well blended. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine lettuces, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans. Toss with vinaigrette to taste.
3. Garnish with tomato and basil if desired.

Reviews

[dianacuttrell]

Everyone loved this salad!