California Chopped Salad

Bright, fresh, and packed with nourishing ingredients, this California Chopped Salad is a vibrant mix of crisp romaine lettuce, tender baby spinach, and an array of colorful veggies like juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet corn. Creamy avocado, savory cooked chicken, tangy crumbled feta, and nutty sliced almonds add a satisfying depth of flavor and texture. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and indulgent. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a deliciously versatile dish perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Whether you're after a healthy entrée or a shareable side, this California-inspired recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Baby spinach
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 Avocado
• 1 cup Sweet corn kernels
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Sliced almonds
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and baby spinach. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl along with the baby spinach.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and dice the flesh. Scoop out the avocado pieces and gently add them to the salad.

Step 4

Add the sweet corn kernels, cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced), crumbled feta cheese, and sliced almonds to the bowl.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh and satisfying California Chopped Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2804.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2445.0

Total Fat 148.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.8g
Cholesterol 340.1mg	0%
Sodium 2998.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 139.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.1g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 162.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 957.4mg	0%
Iron 20.6mg	0%
Potassium 5544.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.6%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 21.9%