Italian Chopped Salad

There's nothing better than a loaded Italian chopped salad, but if you're making it for meal prep and don't want it to get soggy, shaved brussels sprouts make for a much better base than romaine! This salad is packed with all the good stuff – crunchy vegetables, salami, mozzarella, and a garlic parmesan vinaigrette that brings it all together. It's perfect for serving at your next homemade pizza night!

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The best salads are the ones you can meal prep without having to worry about the lettuce getting soggy within 2 hours. We usually prefer a lettuce-less option, like our Greek Chickpea Salad or Lemon White Bean Artichoke Salad.

But when we want something that still has a lettuce-like crunch and hearty base, we opt for shaved brussels sprouts! They're crunchy, don't get soggy, and soak up lots of flavor from any dressing (we absolutely love them in a Caesar salad!).

They're the perfect substitute for romaine in this chopped Italian salad that's absolutely loaded with all of the best tangy, salty, delicious ingredients. (If you're vegan, try this version instead!) It's perfect for pairing with pizza or a hearty pasta, but it's also delicious on its own for a make-ahead lunch.

You can easily customize this recipe with your favorite add-ins. Not a fan of tomatoes? Try bell pepper instead. Olive hater? Sub them with finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes. The options are endless!

Step-by-step instructions

STEP 1: Start by shredded the brussels sprouts. We're using the Zwilling Z-Cut slicer that fits directly on top of our large Zwilling Fresh & Save Bowl, so you can just shred/slice your ingredients straight into the bowl you'll be using for serving! Just make sure to use a cut proof glove for safety.

You can also shred brussels sprouts in a food processor with a slicer attachment, or purchase them pre-shredded from many grocery stores.

STEP 2: Make the vinaigrette in a smaller bowl. We're using the small grater Z-Cut attachment to grate the garlic and parmesan directly into the bowl we used for mixing!

STEP 3: Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well combined. That's it!

Storage Tips

For maximum freshness, we keep all of our leftovers stored in our Zwilling Fresh & Save vacuum seal containers. The vacuum seal keeps food fresh for up to 5x longer, and they have all sorts of different shapes and sizes of containers! Their new bowls (which we used here) are excellent for salads, dips, dressings and doughs.

This salad will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. You can also keep the salad and dressing stored separately for maximum crunch.

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