La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe (Famous Beverly Hills Salad)
The **La Scala Chopped Salad** is an **iconic, flavorful, and refreshing dish** made famous by the legendary Beverly Hills restaurant, La Scala.
Equipment
- - Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- - Sharp knife & cutting board
Ingredients
- #### **For the Salad**
- - 1 large head romaine lettuce finely chopped
- - 1 cup garbanzo beans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- - 1/2 cup finely chopped salami or turkey for a lighter version
- - 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes diced (optional)
- #### **For the Dressing**
- - 1/3 cup olive oil
- - 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- - 1 clove garlic minced
- - 1/2 teaspoon grated Parmesan for extra depth
Instructions
- #### **Step 1: Make the Dressing**
- In a small bowl, whisk together **olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan**.
- Set aside to allow the flavors to blend while preparing the salad.
- #### **Step 2: Assemble the Salad**
- In a **large mixing bowl**, add **chopped romaine, garbanzo beans, mozzarella, Parmesan, and salami**.
- Toss gently to combine.
- #### **Step 3: Toss & Serve**
- Drizzle the **mustard-parmesan dressing** over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Serve immediately, or let sit for **10-15 minutes** to allow the flavors to meld.