Chop Salad with Dried Cranberries and Ricotta Salata
Bright, fresh, and utterly satisfying, this Chop Salad with Dried Cranberries and Ricotta Salata is a vibrant medley of textures and flavors that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, while crunchy cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and colorful red bell pepper add a burst of freshness. Chewy dried cranberries bring a touch of sweetness, beautifully complemented by the salty, creamy crumbles of ricotta salata. Tossed with a light, tangy vinaigrette made of extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this 20-minute no-cook salad makes an ideal side dish or a healthy lunch option. Packed with seasonal ingredients and perfect for anyone seeking a quick, wholesome recipe, this salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Ricotta salata
- 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small chunks. Add to the salad bowl.
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then dice it into small pieces. Add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.
Toss in the dried cranberries for a sweet and chewy texture.
Crumble the ricotta salata over the top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and flavorful chop salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
299 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.8 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.5 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 631 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
