Chopped Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts
Brighten up your table with this Chopped Salad with Feta and Pine Nuts, a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers. This Mediterranean-inspired salad comes to life with creamy feta cheese, golden toasted pine nuts, and a tangy homemade lemon vinaigrette featuring Dijon mustard and a touch of honey. Perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, offering bold flavors, pleasing textures, and a healthy dose of nutrients. Whether you’re entertaining guests or savoring a weeknight meal, this versatile chopped salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Red bell pepper
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber if desired, and dice it into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add both to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Finely slice the red onion and add it to the mix. If desired, soak the onion slices in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce their sharpness, then drain before adding.
Step 5
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 7
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad ingredients. Then, sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on top.
Step 8
Drizzle the lemon vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh chopped salad with feta and pine nuts!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1330.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1031.9 |
| Total Fat 84.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 12.5g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2338.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.3g | |
| Protein 28.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 662.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2464.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories