Viral La Scala Chopped Salad
This is a viral recipe I found on TikTok that looked absolutely delicious and simple to make. My two weaknesses in life. The videos I found online referenced the Kardashians and therefore I mentioned them in my video too. I’m definitely happy I tried this dish and would recommend it to anyone.
If you like this salad, you will love my Italian Chopped Salad or my 1905 Columbia’s Salad. Both of these dishes eliminate cooking and all you have to do is whisk and chop to prepare.
One of the my favorite parts of this salad is that you marinate the chickpeas in the dressing and then use them to create a salad mold mountain of sorts. Looks beautiful for presentation and its something different to try!
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La Scala Chopped Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
Salad:
- 15 oz chickpeas rinsed + dried
- 1 small head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped thin
- 4 oz salami slices, cut into small strips
- 8 oz marinated artichoke hearts, halved
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Dressing:
- Whisk together the first 5 dressing ingredients, taste and adjust anything if needed. THEN, mix in the parmesan cheese.
Salad:
- Grab the chickpeas and marinate in 1/3 of the dressing.
- In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, salami, artichoke hearts, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella with the remaining 2/3 of the dressing.
- Grab a small bowl and drop 1/4 of the chickpeas on the bottom. Top it with salad and pack it down tight. Flip the bowl over onto a plate and serve with a little extra grated parmesan and fresh cracked black pepper.
Nutrition
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Is this really 811 calories per serving?
HI Amy, if you divide this into 4 servings – yes it is that many calories.
So the whole thing is 811 calories and then divide by 4, so it’s like 211 calories per serving?
So it’s 811 calories per serving after you devide into four servings? If you are the whole thing it would be 3244 calories?
I am in Australia, and the servings are not as big as over there. I calculated the whole salad as 2610 calories but there’s was 10 serves per salad. 261 calories per 1 1/2 loosely packed cup serve.
This looks delish. Definitely tonight! What rice, potato or side dish would you recommend to pair this with?
HI Heather, I would pair with bread or mashed potatoes.
The calories says 811. Is that per serving or for the whole recipe? Seems like a lot.
Are the calories per serving or for 4?
I am assuming the nutritional info is for the entire salad, and not per serving?
Hi! Just wondering what to do with the other 3/4 of the chickpeas after putting 1/4 at the bottom of the bowl? Thanks!
I made this mouth watering salad today for lunch and gobbled it up so quickly and with so much gusto that I was almost embarrassed! I didn’t layer the chickpeas in a small bowl, but instead just mixed them in with the rest of the salad, which made it a little bit easier. I also added a little balsamic vinegar on top of the individual serving. This one, as with all of Stella’s recipes, is definitely a keeper!
Hi just wondering if the calories are per serving or for the entire four servings the salad makes
per serving Its the oil that brings up the xalories and the cheese
Hi! How long do you marinate the chickpeas?
Hi Cynthia, just for 20-30 minutes
I loved this salad! So did hubby and my son!
A delicious variation for a dinner salad! Yummmm! Will definitely make it again!
Hi Christine! I feel the same way and I’m really glad the whole family liked it!!!
how many calories is this salad?
Hi DeAnna, I will update that now.. thanks for commenting!
Are the calories per serving or for the whole recipe?
Yummy Salad 🥗❤️😋
Hi Carol! I agree, it’s addictive!!
Hi Amanda! Super yummy but I think the olive oil may be a bit too much on the dressing. Might want to cut it with some water or reduce the oil a bit. Otherwise so fab!!
Love the salad ingredients. Dressing not very good
HI Debra, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the dressing!
Agree- I think adding fresh garlic would have saved it-
Love Your recipes you are good.
Excellent! It will be my go to salad.
Hi Joy! Glad you enjoyed it! It’s my go-to now as well!
Loved this simple, delicious recipe!!!
Hi Amanda!Thanks for trying the salad out! I’m glad you enjoyed it!