Gluten-Free Classic Chopped Salad
Bright, colorful, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Gluten-Free Classic Chopped Salad is the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and zesty homemade dressing. Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, vibrant red cabbage, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and creamy avocado, every bite delivers a symphony of textures and flavors. A simple yet tangy lemon-Dijon dressing ties it all together for a refreshing and nutrient-packed salad you can enjoy as a standalone meal or complement to any dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this naturally gluten-free recipe is a quick, healthy option for busy weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining. Whether you're accommodating a gluten-free diet or simply craving a light yet satisfying meal, this classic chopped salad will become a staple in your recipe collection.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 0.5 head Red cabbage
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry all fresh produce.
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red cabbage and add to the bowl with the lettuce.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the salad.
Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater or julienne peeler. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.
Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the salad mix.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the avocado to the salad.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a fresh and healthy meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 91.6 g | 117% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1925 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.0 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 5039 mg | 107% | |
*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.
