Chopped Salad with Italian Vinaigrette
Crisp, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Chopped Salad with Italian Vinaigrette is a must-try for any salad lover. Featuring a vibrant mix of romaine hearts, peppery radicchio, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this recipe is a symphony of textures. Briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese add a savory depth, while a zesty homemade Italian vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and oregano, elevates every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or side dish, this fresh and easy chopped salad will quickly become a staple in your healthy recipe rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 head Radicchio
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it lengthwise, and then chop it into half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all to the bowl along with the Kalamata olives.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the mixed vegetables.
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Shake or whisk the dressing ingredients until emulsified and smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately for maximum freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1692 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.0 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.7 g | 189% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 5048 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.8 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1573 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 4853 mg | 103% | |
*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.
