Best 8 Sicilian Chopped Salad Recipes

Are you craving a delectable, healthy, and vibrant salad that captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine? Look no further than the Sicilian Chopped Salad! This refreshing dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors, combining the finest ingredients from the sun-kissed island of Sicily. With its crisp chopped vegetables, aromatic herbs, tangy dressing, and optional protein additions, the Sicilian Chopped Salad promises a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling invigorated. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of crafting the perfect Sicilian Chopped Salad, providing you with a step-by-step guide and essential tips to ensure success in your kitchen. Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we explore the vibrant world of Sicilian cuisine through this delectable salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce (from 1/2 head)
2 cups finely chopped radicchio (from 1/2 large head)
1/2 cup drained canned white beans, rinsed and patted dry
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped

Steps:

Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the lettuce, radicchio, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.

SUPER ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

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Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial chop salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all up so you can get a bit of everything in each bite. -Kim Molina, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
5 slices deli ham, chopped
5 thin slices hard salami, chopped
5 slices pepperoni, chopped
3 slices provolone cheese, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pepperoncini, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with pepperoncini, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SICILIAN CHOPPED SALAD

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Loaded with fabulous flavor, this hearty salad comes together in no time. Chop the tomatoes and celery and cube the mozzarella before guests arrive, and you'll have this ready in moments. -Beth Burgmeier, East Dubuque, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (12 ounces) iceberg lettuce blend
1 jar (16 ounces) pickled banana peppers, drained and sliced
1 jar (5-3/4 ounces) sliced green olives with pimientos, drained
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
1 cup chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 1225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SICILIAN CHUNK VEGETABLE SALAD

Sicilian Chunk Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 13m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/4 to 1/3 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
4 ribs celery, chopped
1/2 European or English "seedless" cucumber, diced
2 vine ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
8 hot peppers, small cherry peppers or peperoncini peppers
1 small jar, 6 to 8 ounces, marinated mushrooms, drained
1 tin flat anchovies, drained and chopped
12 large green olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, eyeball it
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and coarse black pepper

Steps:

Steam green beans over pasta water if preparing the above recipe, or simmer beans in 1-inch of boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain green beans, run under cold water to cool off and chop them into thirds. Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl and toss. Dress salad with vinegar, oil, salt and pepper and serve.

SICILIAN GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

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A great way to use fresh garden vegetables. Serve chilled as a summer salad or a side dish for steak. Can be served on top of bread or on a bed of lettuce. A recipe from Sicily.

Provided by impellizzeri kitchen

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes

Time 8h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 large sweet onion, peeled and halved
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 small zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
8 fresh tomatoes, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
12 fresh basil leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Place eggplant, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and zucchini on the grill and cook until slightly softened and grill marks have formed on each side, 15 to 30 minutes. Remove vegetables from grill and cut into cubes. Transfer to a large bowl.
Add tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, basil, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight. Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 31.8 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

SICILIAN SALAD

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Categories Salad Leafy Green Olive Tomato Appetizer Side No-Cook Quick & Easy Celery Arugula Summer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 bunches arugula (3/4 lb), coarse stems discarded and leaves torn into pieces
1/2 lb Bibb lettuce (2 small heads), leaves torn if large
1 celery heart (1/2 lb), thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal
1 small red onion, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 lb brine-cured black olives (1 cup), drained
2 tablespoons drained bottled capers, rinsed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (preferably Sicilian)
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

Steps:

Combine arugula, lettuce, celery, onion, tomatoes, olives, and capers in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with sea salt, then toss. Drizzle with vinegar and toss again.

SICILIAN SALAD DRESSING

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This salad is to die for, cold and refreshing! My kids love eating this as their main coarse! I make a huge batch and give it away as a present.

Provided by gabby girl

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 30-50 , 30-50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 gallon mayonnaise, no substitute
1 cup Dijon mustard, best quality
1/2-1 cup garlic, minced (i like it garlicky)
1/2 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup celery, minced
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons fine salt
1 tablespoon white pepper
boiled chopped cooked chicken
mango, cubed
toasted crouton
tomatoes, seeded and diced
toasted pine nuts, halved
romaine lettuce

Steps:

In a very big bowl, combine everything, I use a hand emulsion blender to blend thoroughly. Chill for 1 hour.
In an empty salad bowl, dump 1/4 cup of cold dressing and toss in torn cold romaine lettuce.
Put on individual salad bowls.
Top with diced tomatoes and chopped chicken.
Scatter grapes and mangoes on top.
Garnish with croutons and pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.6, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 614, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 0.7

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Italian Chopped Salad Recipe by Tasty image

All of your favorite Italian flavors are chopped together in this hearty salad. Full of tender and bitter greens, hearty protein from salami and chickpeas, and flavor boosters like Provolone, pepperoncini, and a garlicky vinaigrette, it's satisfying enough to stand alone, or can be served alongside your favorite dishes for an Italian feast.

Provided by Tasty

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 romaine hearts, thinly sliceds
1 small head of radicchio, thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced hard salami
½ cup thinly sliced Provolone cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
15 oz 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup thinly sliced pepperoncini
4 garlic cloves, minceds
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

Make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the romaine, radicchio, salami, Provolone, tomatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and pepperoncini.
Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, whisk together the garlic, mustard, Parmesan, vinegar, salt, pepper, and oregano. Slowly pour in the olive oil, whisking until smooth and emulsified.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
Enjoy!

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: The quality of your salad will depend on the quality of your ingredients. Make sure to use fresh, ripe vegetables and herbs.
Chop the vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly and make the salad more visually appealing.
Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will lose their flavor and texture. Cook them just until they are tender-crisp.
Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overpower the flavors of the vegetables. Use a light vinaigrette or olive oil dressing instead.
Add some protein: If you want a more substantial salad, add some cooked chicken, fish, or beans.
Serve immediately: Sicilian chopped salad is best served immediately after it is made. The vegetables will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Sicilian chopped salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, Sicilian chopped salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser.