Description
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!
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 12 ounces brussels sprouts, stems trimmed and finely shredded
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 1/2 cups diced mini cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced pepperoncini
- 3/4 cup pitted olives, halved (any variety you like!)
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 8 ounces pearl mozzarella (or cubed mozzarella or provolone)
- 1/2 cup shaved parmesan
- 6 ounces salami, thinly sliced
For the vinaigrette:
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 large garlic clove, grated
- 1/4 cup finely shredded or grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Shred/shave the brussels sprouts thinly. Add them to a large bowl with all remaining salad ingredients.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Pour over the salad and toss until everything is well coated. Enjoy right away, or keep stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
For longer storage, we use Zwilling Fresh & Save Vacuum Seal Bowls, which keep food fresh for up to 5x longer! Plus, you can just mix the salad right in their large bowl, put the lid on and pop it in the fridge. So easy and convenient for meal prep!
This salad will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. You can also keep the salad and dressing stored separately for maximum crunch.
For easier prep, you can often find pre-shredded brussels sprouts in the produce section at your grocery store.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 4.4 g
- Sodium: 1084.2 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.1 g
- Fiber: 5.9 g
- Protein: 20.8 g