La Scala Salad
Craving a quick and satisfying salad? Look no further than this revamped La Scala Salad recipe! All the classic ingredients - crunchy lettuce, protein-packed chickpeas, and savory pepperoni - and gave it a dairy-free twist with delicious alternative options.This La Scala Salad is all about simplicity and customization. This recipe is gluten free, low carb and nut free. It is easily made dairy free, low fat and vegan.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup turkey pepperoni chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese or dairy free sub
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp dairy-free parmesan cheese vegan parmesan or nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and dairy-free parmesan cheese. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine shredded iceberg lettuce, drained chickpeas, chopped turkey pepperoni, and red onion.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the top of the salad with the dairy-free mozzarella cheese (or nutritional yeast, if using).
- Serve immediately and enjoy!