La Scala's Chopped Salad

By ngaldi

This is supposed to be the original chopped salad recipe, created by the owner of the La Scala restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1950's. I think it sounds pretty tasty, 50 years later!

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard or 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1/3 head romaine lettuce, rinsed and finely chopped
• 1/4 lb italian salami, julienned
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and well-drained
• chopped tomato (optional)
• basil leaves, shredded (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

To make vinaigrette: combine oil, vinegar, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste; whisk until well blended. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine lettuces, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans. Toss with vinaigrette to taste.
Garnish with tomato and basil if desired.