Name: Italian Chopped Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Add all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl and toss to combine.

Add all of the salad dressing ingredients to a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake vigorously until fully combined.

Drizzle salad dressing over salad.

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Emulsify Your Dressing Properly 🥄
Whisk the mayonnaise with lemon juice and vinegar slowly to create a creamy, stable emulsion that coats the salad evenly without separating.
Chill Your Components Before Assembly ❄️
Keep all ingredients, especially the lettuce, mozzarella balls, and dressing, refrigerated until the last moment to maintain crispness and prevent wilting.
Slice Salami Thin and Crisp It Slightly 🔪
Cut the salami into thin strips rather than dice, then briefly toast in a dry pan to intensify its flavor and add textural contrast to the soft ingredients.
Balance Acidity with the Sugar and Seasoning ⚖️
Taste your dressing before adding it to the salad and adjust the sugar to balance the vinegar's acidity—this prevents the final dish from tasting too sharp or one-dimensional.
Dress Just Before Serving 🍽️
Toss the salad with dressing only minutes before serving to keep the lettuce crisp and prevent the other ingredients from becoming soggy or over-marinated.