Recipes

Zesty Chopped Italian Salad

by Whitney Amadi.
April 06, 2025
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  •   1 Bunch Kale (Stems removed, washed thoroughly, and massaged)
  •   Cherry Tomatoes
  •   Salami
  •   Pepperoni
  •   Mini Cucumbers (I like them because they are crunchy)
  •   Red Onion
  •   Olives (I love a Olive Salad mix you can used a Kalamata Olives)
  •   Banana Peppers
Zesty Italian Vinaigrette
  •   1/4 cup EVOO
  •   2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  •   1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  •   1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
  •   1 Clove Garlic
  •   1/2 Tsp Dried Oregano
  •   1/4 Tsp Dried Basil
  •   1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  •   Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions:

1. Prep the kale:

• Rinse the kale really well—it can hold a lot of dirt between the leaves.

• Remove the tough stems, then massage the kale with a bit of olive oil or lemon juice until it softens and turns deep green. This makes it much more tender and easier to digest.

2. Chop & toss:

• Combine the kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, salami, pepperoni, and olive mix in a large bowl.

3. Dress it up:

• Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss everything to coat evenly.

4. Serve immediately or let it chill for 10–15 minutes so the flavors meld.

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