Best 7 Italian Chopped Salad In Shells Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Italian Chopped Salad in Shells recipe, a culinary masterpiece that marries the vibrant essence of Italy with the convenience of a handheld meal. This delightful dish features a medley of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumbers, savory pepperoncini, and aromatic red onions, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing that bursts with tangy and herbaceous notes. Served in individual pasta shells, this salad transforms into an edible vessel of pure bliss, making it a perfect appetizer, lunch option, or light dinner.

In addition to the classic Italian Chopped Salad, this article offers a treasure trove of other delectable recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Italian Pasta Salad, a vibrant fusion of colorful vegetables, succulent chicken, and tender pasta, harmoniously bound together by a flavorful dressing. Experience the rustic charm of our hearty Italian Sub Sandwich, a symphony of savory deli meats, melted cheese, and crisp vegetables, nestled between layers of soft bread.

For a delightful vegetarian treat, explore our flavorful Italian Vegetable Soup, a comforting broth brimming with an array of fresh vegetables, wholesome beans, and aromatic herbs. And for a sweet finale, indulge in our irresistible Italian Ricotta Cookies, delicate pastries filled with creamy ricotta cheese and sprinkled with a touch of cinnamon sugar, a perfect ending to your Italian culinary adventure.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SUPER ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD



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Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial chop salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all up so you can get a bit of everything in each bite. -Kim Molina, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups torn romaine
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
5 slices deli ham, chopped
5 thin slices hard salami, chopped
5 slices pepperoni, chopped
3 slices provolone cheese, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Pepperoncini, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with pepperoncini, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ITALIAN CHOP SALAD IN SHELLS



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Enjoy pasta salad appetizer in a new way - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
4 cups chopped romaine
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 package (3 ounces) Italian salami, chopped
1/3 cup roasted garlic Italian vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells as directed on package; drain and cool.
  • Place remaining ingredients except vinaigrette in medium bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat.
  • Stuff shells with salad. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetize, Sodium 65 mg

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD



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This Italian Chopped Salad rivals any restaurant Italian salad there is. It's one of my favorite chopped salad recipes because it's loaded with a variety of healthy ingredients tossed in a delicious homemade Italian dressing that will have you coming back for seconds!

Provided by Deborah

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 tablespoons minced kalamata olives
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1-1/2 cups good extra-virgin olive oil
Half of a small red onion, halved through the core
1-1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups romaine lettuce (about 1 large or two small heads), rinsed, dried and chopped
2 cups radicchio (about 1 medium head)
1 pint small sweet cherry tomatoes, halved through the stem ends
1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded then cut in half and sliced
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or 4 ounces aged provolone, sliced into strips)
5 peperoncini, stems cut off and discarded, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup Italian Vinaigrette
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Dired oregano, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Slice the layers of onions lengthwise 1/16 inch thick. Place the onion slices in a small bowl of ice water and set aside.
  • Drain the onion and pat dry with paper towels before adding them to the salad.
  • Thinly slice the lettuce and radicchio.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, radicchio, tomatoes,cucumber, garbanzo beans, cheese, ,peperoncini, and onion slices.
  • Toss to thoroughly combine the ingredients.
  • Drizzle 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette and the juice of the lemon over the salad, then toss gently to coat the salad with the dressing.
  • Taste for seasoning and add more lemon juice, or vinaigrette if desired.
  • Sprinkle with extra oregano and serve.
  • Combine the vinegar, oregano, lemon juice, garlic, kalamata olives, Parmesan cheese, and pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to combine the ingredients.
  • Set aside for 5 minutes to marinate the oregano and basil.
  • Add the olive oil in a slow thin stream, whisking constantly to combine. You can also add all the ingredients to a glass jar with a lid and shake to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 62 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1043 milligrams sodium, Sugar 11 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 51 grams unsaturated fat

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD IN SHELLS



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I just found this on Recipegoldmine.com. Haven't made this yet, but they sound like an incredible appetizer for a cookout or picnic. Prep time includes 2 hour chilling time.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h10m

Yield 36 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package jumbo pasta shells
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
1 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup coarsely chopped cucumber
3 ounces italian hard salami, chopped
1/3 cup roasted garlic vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells as directed on the package.
  • Drain and cool.
  • Place remaining ingredients except vinaigrette in a medium bowl.
  • Pour vinaigrette over the salad, toss to coat.
  • Stuff the shells with the salad.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

CHOPPED SALAD APPETIZER SHELLS



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This beautiful appetizer consists of an Italian chopped salad that is mounded into cooked pasta shells. It can be made up to four hours ahead and the romaine salad will remain crispy for serving. Note: To give proper credit, this is an adaptation of recipe #29329, which uses chicken as a main ingredient. In the version I am posting, the chicken is eliminated and the chopped salad is garnished with salami and feta cheese. I also make my own vinaigrette, but if you prefer, just use a bottled Italian dressing.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces jumbo pasta shells (about 24)
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
3/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
3 ounces italian salami, chopped
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs
1/8 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook shells in plenty of boiling water according to package directions, being careful not to overcook them. Rinse in cold water; set aside. (For advance prep tip, see note at end).
  • Chop all salad ingredients, making sure you have all the pieces quite small so that you can easily stuff the salad into the shells.
  • Make dressing; pour over salad and toss lightly. Add salt and pepper if desired.
  • Stuff salad into cooled shells (now you will understand why you chopped the ingredients into small pieces!).
  • Refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.
  • Advance preparation tip from a reviewer: "The day before, I cooked the shells to al-dente, rinsed them in cool water, separated them and let them cool. Then, I put them in a ziplock. I chopped everything for the salad part and put it in a ziplock, without the dressingl. The next day, I mixed the dressing into the salad and stuffed the shells. Worked like a dream.".

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce (from 1/2 head)
2 cups finely chopped radicchio (from 1/2 large head)
1/2 cup drained canned white beans, rinsed and patted dry
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the lettuce, radicchio, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD



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The best classic Italian Chopped Salad, made with fresh, healthy ingredients! Crisp lettuce, salami, chickpeas and more make it unforgettable.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Salad

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 medium red onion (very thinly sliced)
1/2 cup chopped dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 small bunch kale (about 8 ounces, curly or Lacinato kale)
Pinch kosher salt
1 large head romaine (chopped (about 4 cups))
1 pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 15-ounce can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
4 ounces Provolone cheese (cut into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup))
4 ounces salami (cut into bite-size pieces*)
1/2 cup stemmed and thinly sliced pepperoncini peppers
1/2 cup thinly sliced kalamata olives
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 teaspoon))
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the red onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water (this step keeps the onion's flavor but removes some of its harsh aftertaste). Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Place the sun-dried tomatoes in a separate bowl and cover with hot water to rehydrate. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • Peel the kale leaves off of the stems and discard the stems. Chop the leaves into very thin ribbons. You will have about 6 cups. Place in a very large mixing bowl and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. Grab the kale by big handfuls, massaging it with your hands until it turns dark green in color, feels softer, and is fragrant. Don't skip this step! It makes the kale tender and delicious.
  • To the bowl, add the romaine, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cheese, salami (if using), pepperoncini, and olives.
  • Mix up the dressing: in a large liquid measuring cup or small mixing bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients-olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, honey, oregano, salt, and pepper. Alternatively, you can shake all of the ingredients together in a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Drain the red onion and sun-dried tomatoes. Add to the bowl with the romaine mixture.
  • If serving the salad all at once, drizzle enough dressing on to lightly coat it, then toss to combine (when in doubt, start with less dressing. It's easy to over dress a salad!). Or, if you are serving the salad over a series of days, toss the salad without the dressing to combine, then dress only the portion you plan to eat right away. Taste and add extra salt or pepper as desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 10), Calories 260 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they are easy to eat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color and flavor to the salad.
  • Dress the salad lightly with a vinaigrette or olive oil and vinegar.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Italian chopped salad in shells is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. The salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to serve, simply spoon the salad into the pasta shells and enjoy.

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