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How to make the Kardashian viral Salad - Copycat La Scala Salad

Safira
How to make the Kardashian viral Salad - Copycat La Scala Salad - Today we have a viral recipe for the famous La Scala Salad recipe which is a really simple chopped recipe that requires very little work to put together. You only need 5 minutes to make it! This is yet another copycat recipe that is enjoyed by the Kardashains..apparently. It is great for a light lunch, quick dinner or as an appetiser/starter to any meal.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Starters
Cuisine Californian, Italian
Servings 4 as part of a light lunch
Calories 668 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 head Romaine Lettuce
  • 1 head Iceberg Lettuce
  • 400 g Chickpeas from a tin, drained
  • 115 g Salami chopped
  • 115 g Mozzarella shredded

Dressing

  • 60 g Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 125 g Parmesan Or Pecorino, Grated or Shaved

Instructions
 

  • Chop Lettuce. Add both types of lettuce, chickpeas, salami, and mozzarella to a large bowl.
  • Make the dressing. Combine Olive Oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl and whisk together till combined. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in some of the Cheese.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss together to combine.
  • Garnish with extra Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Cheese and serve. 

Notes

Variations 

Veg
Add other vegetables such as red onion, bell pepper, fresh cherry tomatoes, Sun-Dried Tomatoes or Peppers or even Olives.
Spice
Add some Spice to the dressing such as  pinch of Chilli Flakes or Smoked Paprika.
Herbs
Add some Herbs to the dressing such as dry Parsley, Thyme or Oregano.
Nuts and Seeds
Serve with a sprinkling of Nuts such as chopped Walnuts or Seeds such as Sunflower Seeds.
Beans
Add Beans to the recipes such as White Beans or Black Beans to make it more substantial.
Cooked Chickpeas
I know that this Salad is meant to be a cold chopped salad but I’ve tried it this way and it is so good!
Simply heat 50 ml Olive Oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the chickpeas, 1 clove sliced Garlic, a pinch of Smoked Paprika, a pinch of Cumin Powder and a sprinkling of Red Chilli Flakes. Season with Salt and Pepper and cook until golden brown. This will take 10 - 15 minutes.
You can take a short cut by cooking them in Smoky or Rose Harissa instead. 

How to serve La Scala Salad

This recipe is substantial enough to be served alone but it is also great served with:
Cooked Turkey Breast
Cooked, shredded Chicken Breast -  Try it with this Healthy and Tender Ninja Foodi Chicken Breast or How to make juicy air fryer chicken breast in 20 minutes.
Cooked Prawns - They it with Chilli Garlic Prawns or 5 Minute Lemon and Garlic Air Fryer Shrimp.
Roast Veg - Such as Roast Mushrooms, Peppers or Aubergine for a veggie alternative. 

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1-2 days. 

How to make ahead

To make it in advance, chop the salad leaves and salami and store separately in small airtight containers. Make the dressing in advance and store in a separate container. Store for up to 3 days.
I wouldn’t recommend chopping or shredding the Mozzarella in advance. 

Nutrition

Calories: 668kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 36gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 1655mgPotassium: 1029mgFiber: 13gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 14774IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 645mgIron: 6mg
Keyword chopped salad, italian salad, KArdashian salad, La scala salad
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