Famous La Scala Chopped Salad (2024)

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Aug 05, 2022, Updated Sep 20, 2023

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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.

Table of Contents

  • Watch Me Make The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad
  • How To Make The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad
  • What Else Can I Use?
  • This Famous La Scala Chopped Salad is special because:
  • Want more recipes inspired by great restaurants?
  • The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad Recipe

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The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

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How To Make The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

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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!

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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.
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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.
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Want more recipes inspired by great restaurants?

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Union Square Cafe’s Brussels Sprouts

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ABC Kitchen’s Roasted Carrot + Avocado Salad

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4.98 from 37 votes

The Famous La Scala Chopped Salad

This legendary salad is inspired by the La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills, California. It will be an instant hit!

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

Salad:

  • 1 head iceberg 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

Dressing:

  • cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated pecorino romano OR parmesan, plus more for serving

Instructions

  • To make vinaigrette: In a large serving bowl, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper to taste; whisk until well blended.

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

  • Finish with more pecorino and salt and black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Course: Lunch, Salad

Servings: 6

Calories: 189

Keyword: chopped salad, Hungry Lady Salads

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Famous La Scala Chopped Salad (2024)

FAQs

What is the salad that the Kardashians eat? ›

This viral La Scala Chopped Salad was made famous by none other than the Kardashians, so you know I needed to give it a try. All of the great flavours from an Italian cold cut but in a salad format. The best part is how customizable it is; grab what you love, give it a quick chop, and enjoy!

How much does the La Scala chopped salad cost? ›

MOZZARELLA ALLA MARINARA BREADED AND FRIED MOZZARELLA CHEESE IN A MARINARA SAUCE11.95
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LA SCALA ORIGINAL CHOPPED SALAD LETTUCE, SALAMI, MOZZARELLA CHEESE, MARINATED GARBANZO BEANS, LEON DRESSINGHALF 9 .50 FULL 12.50
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What is the name of the famous restaurant in Hollywood where the Cobb salad was discovered? ›

The Hollywood Brown Derby is the purported birthplace of the Cobb salad, which was said to have been hastily arranged from leftovers by owner Bob Cobb for showman and theater owner Sid Grauman.

Where did the chopped salad come from? ›

The original chopped salad was created in the late 1950s by legendary restaurateur Jean Leon at his ritzy La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills. Celebrity sightings were commonplace at La Scala – Leon himself claimed to have personally served Marilyn Monroe her last meal (not a chopped salad).

What salad does Kylie Jenner eat? ›

The sesame chicken salad that Kylie Jenner eats every day.

What is the Kardashians favorite salad at Health Nut? ›

One of the most common DM's we get is being asked what @kimkardashian 's favorite Health Nut salad is. Well, here's your answer! Our Chinese Chicken Salad, made with shredded chicken breast, dry chow mein noodles, pickled ginger, and carrots, served with our delicious sesame dressing.

What is the world expensive salad? ›

At $US1912, the upgraded McCarthy salad may be a contender for the world's most expensive. The record was previously set in 2003 by French chef Raymond Blanc for a $1128 (£635) Florette Sea and Earth salad, which featured a range of rare caviars, langoustines, Cornish crab and lobster.

Why are salads so expensive now? ›

What's behind the soaring prices for a simple salad? While there's no clear explanation, restaurant prices have been rising across the board, thanks to factors like inflation and the more limited availability of certain ingredients due to supply-chain issues and climate-change-affected crops.

Who owns chopped salad? ›

Founded in 2001 by college friends Tony Shure and Colin McCabe, Chopt Creative Salad Company is the creator and leader of the premium salad segment, and has expanded from its original location in New York City's Union Square to include 90 locations in New York City, Washington, D.C., Virginia, Connecticut, suburban ...

What does cobb mean in a salad? ›

It is named after the restaurant's owner, Robert Howard Cobb. Stories vary whether the salad was invented by Cobb or by his chef, Paul J. Posti.

Does the Brown Derby still exist in California? ›

In the last few decades, much effort has gone into preserving the giant hat from the Wilshire location as a historical landmark. The only remaining Brown Derby is located at the Disney-MGM Studio theme park in Florida.

Are cobb salads healthy? ›

A traditional cobb salad includes a variety of nutrient-rich foods, but it has some super high fat ingredients, too. The fat from the bacon, bleu cheese, avocado and salad dressing drive up the calorie count very quickly. Before you know it, you've eaten over half of your calorie needs for the day, in one meal.

Why do chopped salads taste better? ›

With all components chopped small, each bite contains the lettuce, vegetables, cheese, protein etc. simultaneously. Your taste buds get to enjoy all the ingredients' flavors at once. Chewing an intact leaf mainly provides one taste.

What's the point of a chopped salad? ›

In a tossed salad, you may taste two or even several ingredients at a time, but rarely are all present in each mouthful, and the proportion of flavors varies widely from bite to bite. But a well-made chopped salad presents you with a harmonious, balanced combination of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors every time.

What salad did Mexico invent? ›

Cesare Cardini, an Italian immigrant who had restaurants in the U.S. and in Mexico, is credited with creating the original Caesar salad in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on July 4, 1924.

What do the Kardashians actually eat? ›

Kourtney's a full-on vegan, while Khloé eats only chicken breast and turkey when it comes to protein. Kim, meanwhile, doesn't mess with cilantro, and Kendall stays away from spicy peppers. Their many children, however, are a little more particular. “The kids are the finicky ones,” Chef K said.

Why do the Kardashians shake their salads? ›

OK, yes, a bowl of salad is not groundbreaking. However, the Kardashians made them famous because of their very particular way of preparing them. The impossibly glamorous women take their huge plastic bowls of leaves and shake them to (we assume) evenly distribute any dressing or extra ingredients.

What is the Kim Kardashian diet? ›

The Atkins diet

The low-carb Atkins diet claims to promote weight loss while enabling followers to eat as much protein and fat as desired. The diet was first promoted by Dr Robert Atkins, who wrote a bestselling book about it in 1972.

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