It’s pretty clear that the Kardashians like their salad and this is one that they’re especially fond of. If you’ve watched the show, you’ll probably seen them eating this La Scala Chopped Salad. But they’re not the only ones — La Scala is a restaurant in Beverly Hills that’s been in operation since 1956, so people have been enjoying this salad for decades now. (It even had a little viral moment on TikTok.) And that’s because it’s darn good — two types of chopped lettuce, salty salami, creamy mozzarella, hearty garbanzos, and a dressing kissed with just enough parm that you can’t get enough of it.
The salad starts with both iceberg and romaine, which is nice because while there’s no crunch quite like iceberg, it doesn’t have a ton of flavor (or nutrients). And then there’s the aforementioned salami (you want to julienne it, or cut it into strips), and some shredded mozzarella, and a can of garbanzo beans. It’s simple really, but it’s all about the combo of those ingredients with the dressing.
Which is:
Some dry ground mustard, some olive oil, some red wine vinegar, salt and pepper, and some parmesan cheese. Again, simple, but so delicious. If you don’t have dry mustard, you can use a dollop of Dijon instead, no problem. (Just whisk it all together, the mustard helps to emulsify!)
And then toss everything together. It’s not a heavy salad, but it tastes hearty, if that makes sense.
The salami and the garbanzos make it feel like more of a main dish than a side but it really can work in either capacity. It’s famous for a reason — the combination of crunch and saltiness and just enough tang from the dressing is a homerun.
For the dressing:
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dry ground mustard
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the salad:
1 head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, finely chopped
1/4 lb Italian salami, julienned
1 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
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