Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe: A Fresh Twist with Turkey Bacon
A refreshing take on the classic La Scala chopped salad, featuring turkey bacon for a modern twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chopped
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese, turkey bacon, and Kalamata olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- Add more vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for additional crunch.
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and use chickpeas instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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