Chopped Salad with Italian Vinaigrette
Crisp, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Chopped Salad with Italian Vinaigrette is a must-try for any salad lover. Featuring a vibrant mix of romaine hearts, peppery radicchio, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this recipe is a symphony of textures. Briny Kalamata olives and creamy crumbled feta cheese add a savory depth, while a zesty homemade Italian vinaigrette, made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and oregano, elevates every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a light lunch or side dish, this fresh and easy chopped salad will quickly become a staple in your healthy recipe rotation.
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Ingredients
- 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
- 1 head Radicchio
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop them into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it lengthwise, and then chop it into half-moons. Add to the bowl.
Step 3
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all to the bowl along with the Kalamata olives.
Step 4
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the mixed vegetables.
Step 5
In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Shake or whisk the dressing ingredients until emulsified and smooth.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 8
Serve immediately for maximum freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2692.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1691.7 |
| Total Fat 130.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 37.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 150.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5047.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 99.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 34.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.2g | |
| Protein 52.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1573.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4853.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories