Chopped Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing
Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Chopped Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing is a quick and healthy dinner or side dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is brimming with color and texture. Tossed with briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing made with fresh basil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this recipe is the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or prepping a light lunch, this crowd-pleasing chopped salad is sure to satisfy. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.25 Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the salad bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.
Prepare the lemon basil dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and emulsified.
Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lemon juice, salt, or honey based on your preference.
Drizzle the dressing over the chopped salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, tangy chopped salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.4 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3627 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.5 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 975 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2366 mg | 50% | |
*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.
