Classic Chopped Salad
Bright, crisp, and bursting with flavor, this Classic Chopped Salad is the ultimate fresh and healthy addition to your meal rotation. Perfectly balanced with crunchy romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and vibrant radishes, this salad layers textures and colors beautifully. Carrots and red bell peppers add additional crunch, while crumbled feta cheese provides a creamy, tangy finish. A simple homemade dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard ties the flavors together. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, this easy chopped salad recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, potlucks, or as a light side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, it’s an irresistible, nutrient-packed option for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 5 small Radishes
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out any seeds with a spoon, and slice into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Core and dice the red bell pepper into small strips or cubes and mix with the other ingredients in the bowl.
Peel and finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.
Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips or use a grater to shred it. Mix with the salad.
Trim the radishes, thinly slice them, and add to the mixture.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.3 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.0 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2874 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2551 mg | 54% | |
*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.
