Kardashian Salad (La Scala Chopped Salad)
Posted: 03/05/25
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A copycat version of a famous Beverly Hills salad, La Scala chopped salad (a.k.a. “Kardashian Salad”) is simple, yes, but full of so much delicious flavor. It’s packed with garbanzo beans and strips of salami and rounded out with 2 types of cheese and an incredible vinaigrette dressing.
What We Love About This Recipe
- It’s oh-so-savory and packed full of delicious ingredients, but it’s ridiculously simple, made with just a handful of ingredients.
- The salad itself combines crisp iceberg lettuce with strips of salty salami, tender chickpeas, and creamy mozzarella cheese. 4 ingredients!
- The vinaigrette doesn’t need much more than that – a little red wine vinegar, EVOO, Dijon mustard, and parmesan, plus a touch of salt and pepper to tie it all together. One giant, satisfying salad with fewer than 10 ingredients.
- You’re basically dining like the stars! La Scala salad was supposedly created at the request of movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland, who needed a meal that was easier to eat in their awards-show accoutrements. It’s still popular today, too. Maybe you’ve heard of the “Kardashian salad” that went viral on TikTok? One and the same!
Chef’s Tips
- Don’t have a mason jar handy? That’s ok! You can use a bowl and a whisk to make the vinaigrette instead. Just whisk everything together really well, until it’s fully emulsified.
- Any salami you like will be perfect in your La Scala chopped salad. Don’t feel like you have to shell out big bucks for Fra’ Mani or Tempesta. Boar’s Head or Private Selection will be fine!
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Kardashian Salad (La Scala Chopped Salad)
Simple and full of flavor, this copycat La Scala salad is SO delicious and super easy to make.
servings
Ingredients
For the La Scala Salad
- 1 medium head iceberg lettuce approximately 1 pound
- ¼ pound salami thinly sliced
- 1 19-ounce can chickpeas drained, rinsed well
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
For the Salad Dressing
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard or 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt more or less to taste
- ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper more or less to taste
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
Serving Suggestions (All Optional)
- grated parmesan
- fresh black pepper
Equipment
- Cutting board
- sharp chef's knife
- Large bowl
- salad utensils
- mason jar with lid or small mixing bowl and whisk
Instructions
- Place 1 medium head iceberg lettuce on cutting board. Cut away bottom inch of lettuce head to remove stem and discard.
- Cut head of lettuce in half vertically, creating 2 halves. Cut each half vertically again, creating 4 wedges.
- Chop each wedge of lettuce into large pieces by first cutting each wedge into long strips, then cutting strips into 1-inch wide pieces.
- Place chopped lettuce in colander. Rinse lettuce well under running water, then drain lettuce well and transfer rinsed lettuce to large bowl.
- Add ¼ pound salami, 1 19-ounce can chickpeas, and 1 cup shredded mozzarella to bowl with chopped lettuce. Toss ingredients together until well blended. Set bowl aside.
- Add ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon fresh black pepper, and ¼ cup grated parmesan to mason jar. Secure lid on jar, then shake jar vigorously until ingredients are fully blended.
- Pour desired amount of prepared dressing over tossed salad. Toss salad again to fully incorporate dressing.
- Top salad with additional grated parmesan and fresh black pepper if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For Make-Ahead Meals: Prep the salad and portion it into airtight containers. Make the dressing as directed, but wait to add it to your salad until right before you eat. You can refrigerate the dressing in the mason jar, or you can portion it into individual airtight containers. Give it a good shake before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 418kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Total Carbs: 28g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Net Carbs: 20g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 470mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 3mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
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