The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad
La Scala is a restaurant set in Beverly Hills, California, that is famous for their chopped salad. It is packed with savory ingredients like marinated garbanzo beans, cheese, and salami and topped with a vinaigrette recipe that dates back to the 50’s.
INGREDIENTS
Salad: 1 head iceberg lettuce rinsed and finely chopped
1 ⁄4 lb italian salami julienned
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 15 1/2 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and well-drained
Dressing:
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano or parmesan plus more for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
Vinaigrette:
In a large serving bowl, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; whisk until well blended.
Combine lettuce, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans in a bowl.
Toss with vinaigrette to coat well. Finish with more pecorino and salt and black pepper if desired. Enjoy!
Thank you for trying this recipe. Please let me know how you liked it.
If you enjoyed this recipe, please take a look at other recipes on my Fast, simple and good appetizers page.
The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad