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Looking to whip up the talked-about La Scala salad at home? This simple method brings you that Beverly Hills taste without leaving your kitchen! My take on this star-studded favorite mixes crunchy lettuce, punchy homemade dressing, and ideal toppings like salami and mozzarella. The straightforward approach matches the original taste perfectly!
What Makes This Worth Trying
This DIY salad always gets folks excited! The uncomplicated approach blends all our favorites - zingy dressing, salty meat bits, and smooth cheese. My kids can't get enough of our home version because you're free to toss in whatever extras you fancy. And it's so good for planning meals ahead - just pour the dressing when you're set to dig in!
Your Shopping List
- For The Dressing: The mix needs quality olive oil, vinegar, raw garlic, Dijon, and Pecorino cheese.
- The Greens: Combine iceberg with romaine for our home creation.
- The Good Stuff: Grab some chickpeas, Italian salami, and fresh mozzarella.
- Extra Fun: Our kitchen version goes great with pepperoncini peppers or sun-dried tomatoes too!
Steps To Build Your Bowl
- First, Mix Your Dressing
- Our DIY dressing couldn't be easier - throw everything in a jar and shake away. The approach makes plenty to save for later meals!
- Get Your Veggies Ready
- For best results, cut that lettuce super thin. Slice the salami into small strips, and drain those chickpeas well.
- Mixing Magic
- Grab your largest bowl and throw in all the elements for your DIY creation. Add dressing at the end - just enough to lightly coat everything.
- Ready To Eat
- Your creation tastes most amazing right after mixing when everything stays perfectly crisp!
Insider Tricks
Here's what I've figured out from making this DIY bowl: Chop everything roughly the same size for that true chopped style. For extra-crunchy lettuce in your creation, soak it in ice water first. And don't cheap out on ingredients - it really makes your home version taste way better!
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Prep In Advance
This straightforward approach works great for planning ahead! Get all your DIY bowl ingredients ready but store them separately. When hunger strikes, just toss everything with the dressing. Got some left? It'll stay good a day or two in your fridge, though the greens might lose some crunch.
Mix It Around
This DIY bowl adapts to anything! Take out the meat for a plant-based alternative. Toss in Greek touches with feta and olives. My guy loves his kitchen creation with some grilled chicken on top. You can even swap out different cheeses - whatever suits your taste buds!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What kind of salami works best?
- Search for authentic Italian cured salami in the specialty cheese department, not where sandwich meat is sold.
- → Is it possible to make this dish in advance?
- Keep all the parts in separate containers until you're ready to serve to ensure maximum freshness.
- → What's the benefit of using two types of lettuce?
- Crisp iceberg makes it crunchy, while romaine adds more flavor and nutrients.
- → Can a different cheese work here?
- Even though pecorino romano is classic, parmesan works as an excellent alternative.
- → How fine should everything be chopped?
- Cut all ingredients into small, uniform pieces for that perfect chopped texture.