Creamy Chopped Italian Salad Jars

Name: Creamy Chopped Italian Salad Jars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 8 slices salami; 150 g provolone cheese or mozzarella pearls; 2 Little Gem lettuce or romaine lettuce; 120 g cucumber; 100 g cherry tomatoes; 50 g black olives; 1/2 red onion; 1/2 bell pepper; 1 small garlic clove; 2 tbsp plain yogurt; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp honey; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 50 g croutons

These chopped Italian salad jars are packed with salami, cheese, crisp vegetables, and a creamy lemon-Dijon dressing. Layered in the right order, they stay fresh and crunchy until you shake and serve. They're ideal for lunch prep, picnics, or an easy no-cook meal.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time0 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

salami
8 slices
provolone cheese or mozzarella pearls
150 g
Little Gem lettuce or romaine lettuce
2
cucumber
120 g
cherry tomatoes
100 g
black olives
50 g
red onion
0.5
bell pepper
0.5
small garlic clove
1
plain yogurt
2 tbsp
mayonnaise
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
Dijon mustard
2 tsp
honey
1 tsp
lemon, zested and juiced
1
dried oregano
0.5 tsp
croutons
50 g

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, finely grated garlic, honey, lemon zest and juice, and dried oregano until smooth and creamy.

Divide the dressing between 2 large leak-proof containers. Layer in the salami, cheese, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, chopped lettuce, and croutons, keeping the lettuce and croutons on top so they stay crisp. Chill until ready to serve.

Just before eating, seal the containers tightly and shake well until the dressing coats the salad evenly. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

For the best texture, keep the croutons and lettuce furthest from the dressing until serving. Mozzarella pearls can be used instead of provolone, and turkey slices can replace salami for a lighter version. Store chilled for up to 1 day and shake only when ready to eat.