Chopped Italian Mixed Greens Salad with Meats and Pepperoncini

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-04 · Updated 2026-06-04

A hearty chopped salad featuring mixed greens, assorted Italian meats and cheeses, vibrant pepperoncini, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette. This Italian-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs mixed greens, cured salami, capicola ham into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 5 cups, chopped mixed greens
• 2 oz, diced cured salami
• 2 oz, diced capicola ham
• 2 oz, diced provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until the vinaigrette emulsifies with a slight sheen.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 5 cups chopped mixed greens, 2 oz diced cured salami, 2 oz diced capicola ham, 2 oz diced provolone cheese, and 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers.
3. Step 3: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat every piece evenly, allowing the flavors to meld for 5 minutes before serving.