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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

A fresh and vibrant Italian-style chopped salad with crisp vegetables, tangy dressing, and feta cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 0.5 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 cup yellow bell pepper diced
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • to taste salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Combine chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and olives in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper to make dressing.
  3. Pour dressing over chopped vegetables and toss until evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top and toss lightly again.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for flavors to meld.

Notes

Add optional toppings like pepperoncini or pine nuts for extra flavor and crunch.