Can you believe we’re already 28 episodes in to my Hungry Lady Salad series?! It feels like we started enjoying these flavorful, satisfying, and downright delicious salads just yesterday. Our latest edition is the perfect excuse to take you on a culinary journey to the gorgeous landscape of Beverly Hills…

La Scala is a restaurant set in Beverly Hills, California, that is famous for their chopped salad. Rumor has it The Kardashians are particularly fond of this one, in fact. But that’s not why we are making it. We are making it because it is delicious and SO easy.

It is packed with savory ingredients like marinated garbanzo beans, cheese, and salami and topped with a vinaigrette recipe that dates back to the 50’s. This version uses most of the same ingredients with a tangy dressing just like the restaurant.

This reminds me of an Italian sub in salad form and it couldn’t be simpler to make… seriously, it’ll only take you 5 minutes.

Watch Me Make The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

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How To Make The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

Step 1. In a large serving bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk until well blended. 

Step 2. To the bowl, combine lettuces, salami, mozzarella, and garbanzo beans. Toss with vinaigrette to coat well.

Step 3. Finish with more cheese and salt and black pepper if desired.

Step 4. Enjoy!

What Else Can I Use?

• I like the Italian Dry Boar’s Head Salami pictured here, but any salami you like will work.
• At La Scala, they use dry mustard for the dressing. I call for Dijon mustard here since it’s something most of us have on hand already. If you’re using dry mustard, use 1 teaspoon.
• Pepperoni would make a good substitute for salami in this salad.
• Parmesan or Pecorino can be used.
• Romaine lettuce can be used for all or part of the salad.
• If you want to add veggies, roasted red peppers and/or tomatoes work well.
• Vegetarian: Omit the salami to make this salad completely vegetarian.
• Antipasto: Add in some olives and artichoke hearts to give this salad more of an antipasto twist.

This Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is special because:

• If you can’t get to this exclusive restaurant in Beverly Hills, you can do the next best thing and bring the food to you.

• It takes just MINUTES to make, with little chopping required.

• It is flavorful and satisfying, and only requires a handful of ingredients.

• You only need one bowl!

• It’s like an Italian sub in salad form, satisfying your hearty sandwich cravings.

Want more recipes inspired by great restaurants?

Erewhon’s Famous Kale Salad

Union Square Cafe’s Brussels Sprouts

Chocolate Olive Oil Cake (inspired by Maialino)

ABC Kitchen’s Roasted Carrot + Avocado Salad

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This salad is one of my most viral salads on both Tik Tok and Instagram.

I never know which salad is going to really resonate with you all, and sometimes I’m surprised.

I guess I shouldn’t have been with this one… it utilizes canned artichokes to make a deliciously crispy artichoke base and is tossed with hearty vegetables and beans before bathing in a tart, cheesy dressing. It is bright, so flavorful, and screams Spring.

If you’re wanting to add a salad to your Easter menu this Sunday, this is a great option. In fact, it’s the one I’ll be making and bringing to my mother’s house this weekend!

How To Make Air Fried Artichoke Salad with Lemon Parmesan Dressing:

Step 1. Toss canned artichokes with a few simple ingredients and air fry until crispy.

Step 2. Make the dressing in a glass bowl or jar, no blender required!

Step 3. Shave Brussels sprouts with a mandoline or cut thinly with a sharp knife.

Step 4. Add salad ingredients to a large serving bowl.

Step 5. Drizzle salad dressing over the salad, toss well and serve.

What Else Can I Use?

• I call for canned artichokes in water here. You can also used frozen artichokes if they are thawed and patted very dry.
• Don’t care for raw Brussels sprouts? Feel free to blanch or roast them before adding to the salad.
• Don’t care for Brussels sprouts at all? Green cabbage or kale will work as a substitute.
• I call for white beans in this salad – cannellini or great northern beans are my choice. Feel free to use chickpeas if you’d like, or even leave out altogether. Just know that the beans are part of what makes this salad so satiating.
• White wine vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice in the dressing.
• If you don’t have an air fryer, you can get the artichokes crispy with a bit of olive oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook until nicely browned.

This Air Fryer Artichoke Salad is amazing because:

It is a very hearty salad, meaning it’ll keep you satisfied for hours.

It is bright in both color and flavor, and perfect for Spring.

Because there is no soft lettuce in this salad, it can be dressed ahead and enjoyed the next day or even days after.

If you love artichokes, this method is a great way to enjoy them without having to fuss with cleaning and prepping fresh ones.

The air fryer makes a quick job of cooking the artichokes to a crispy, golden brown without much oil. If you’re looking to buy an air fryer, I really like this brand.

It’s a total crowdpleaser – just ask 2 Million people of Tik Tok!

For some other salads perfect for your Easter table, be sure to check out these recipes:

Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette

Revolutionary Broccoli Salad

Roasted Carrot + Avocado Salad

“Cheesy” Vegan Kale Salad with Farro

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Forget everything you ever knew about lentil salad.

It’s not that I don’t LIKE lentil salad, it’s that I usually don’t LOVE it. This, I love.

I usually eat lentil salad wishing there were less lentils. I want more crunch, more texture, more complex flavor. This is my answer to that personal problem, and perhaps to yours too. Just over here doing God’s work, people.

This is the ultimate “trough” salad, lots and lots of tiny pieces of vegetables, lentils and cheese dressed with yet another insanely delicious dressing. I eat this with a spoon, or with tortilla chips as a salad dip of sorts. I highly recommend that.

How To Make Lentil Chopped Salad with Honey Walnut Dressing

Step 1. Rinse, then cook the lentils until tender.

Step 2. While the lentils cook, make the dressing by combining all dressing ingredients in a blender.

Step 3. Add all salad ingredients to a large salad bowl.

Step 4. Toss the salad with the dressing. I like to do this while the lentils are still a bit warm so they really soak up the dressing well.

Step 4. Serve or refrigerate and enjoy all week.

What Else Can I Use?

• If you prefer not to make your own lentils, you can buy them pre made at places like Trader Joe’s and it’ll save you a step.
• Quinoa or farro can be substituted for the lentils for a totally different take on this salad. Still delicious!
• If you don’t have honey, maple syrup can be used in the dressing.
• No walnuts for the dressing? Use almonds or hazelnuts.
• Goat cheese is also quite nice in this salad in place of the feta cheese.

This Lentil Chopped Salad is Special Because:

It is the perfect proportion of tender lentils to crunchy vegetables and creamy dressing.

It takes 20 minutes from start to finish.

It is vegetarian, and can be made vegan by leaving out the feta and swapping honey for maple syrup in the dressing.

The DRESSING. This honey walnut dressing is so delicious, and will teach you to start using nuts as the base of dressings more often. So many possibilities!

Be Sure To Check Out These Other Lentil Recipes:

Cheesy Eggplant + Lentil Bake

Speedy Red Lentil Soup with Lemon

Herby Marinated Lentil Salad

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This Grilled (Faux) Caesar Salad is hardly a recipe, but it’s so good and such a staple around here that it’s impossible not to share it with you.

When I lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, I lived around the corner from the Wythe Hotel. They had a fabulous restaurant there called Reynards, which served a Grilled Caesar Salad with Poached Egg that I always swore I’d resisting ordering in favor of variety, but never could. It really was spectacular.

This is a less elaborate, lighter version of this salad…. or at the very least was heavily inspired by it. If you haven’t grilled greens, you really ought to. Romaine, Chard, Dandelion – any large leafy green will get a unique treatment from just a few seconds on a grill.

If you don’t have a grill, use a grill pan or even cast iron pan for that matter. It’s that nice char you’re after.

How To Make My Grilled (Faux) Caesar Salad

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients except the mayonnaise, until smooth.  Add in the mayonnaise and continue to whisk until thick and combined. Set aside.  

Step 2: Pre-heat your grill

Step 3: Rub the romaine hearts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  

Step 4: Place the romaine hearts cut side down for 3-4 minutes, or until nicely charred.  Turn as needed to cook evenly.

Step 5: Remove to a large platter, cut side up, and garnish with the tomato and onion.

Step 6: Spoon the dressing over and finish with more cracked pepper.  

Step 7: Enjoy!

Want more fast and delicious salad ideas?

Avocado Caesar Salad Dressing (Dairy Free + Egg Free)
Shaved Spring Salad with Creamy Tarragon Vinaigrette (Vegetarian, Gluten Free + Vegan Friendly)
Roasted Carrot + Avocado Salad (Vegetarian, Gluten-Free)

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