Description
A vibrant and crunchy Shake-it-up chopped salad layered with savory salami, creamy cheese, and fresh vegetables, dressed with a tangy yogurt-mayo dressing infused with garlic, honey, and herbs. Perfect for a portable, fresh meal that stays crisp until you’re ready to shake and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
Salad Ingredients
- 8 slices salami, sliced
- 150g provolone cheese, cut into cubes or mozzarella pearls
- 50g black olives, sliced
- 10cm chunk cucumber, quartered lengthways then cut into little triangles
- 100g cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
- ½ red onion, chopped
- ½ pepper, any colour, chopped into small pieces
- 2 Little Gem or 1 Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 50g croutons, shop-bought or homemade
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: Divide half of the dressing ingredients into two large leak-proof containers, mixing well in each container to ensure an even flavor base in both.
- Layer Salad Ingredients: Begin layering each salad container by placing the salami slices at the bottom, followed by the cubed provolone or mozzarella pearls, sliced black olives, cucumber triangles, halved or quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped red onion, chopped pepper, chopped lettuce, and finally topping with croutons. This layering keeps delicate vegetables from becoming soggy in the dressing.
- Pack and Chill: Seal the containers tightly and pack them into a cool bag with an ice pack to maintain freshness until ready to eat.
- Shake Before Serving: Just before eating, vigorously shake the container to coat all salad ingredients evenly with the creamy dressing, enjoying the fresh, crisp flavors together.
Notes
- Use leak-proof containers to prevent dressing from spilling during transport.
- Layering ingredients with sturdier items like salami and cheese at the bottom helps keep everything fresh and crisp.
- Adjust the amount of honey or mustard in the dressing to suit your taste preference.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and add extra cheese or nuts for protein.
- Homemade croutons add a delightful crunch but store-bought are convenient.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Keywords: chopped salad, shake salad, salami salad, portable salad, no cook salad, easy lunch
