Chopped Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing

Bright, fresh, and packed with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Chopped Salad with Lemon Basil Dressing is a quick and healthy dinner or side dish that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is brimming with color and texture. Tossed with briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta cheese, and a zesty homemade dressing made with fresh basil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, this recipe is the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or prepping a light lunch, this crowd-pleasing chopped salad is sure to satisfy. Plus, it’s easy to customize with your favorite vegetables, making it a versatile addition to your recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 0.25 Red onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives (pitted)
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and chop the red bell pepper into small pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Add these vegetables to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Add the Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Prepare the lemon basil dressing: In a small blender or food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, lemon juice, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and emulsified.

Step 5

Taste the dressing and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lemon juice, salt, or honey based on your preference.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the chopped salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh, tangy chopped salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1464.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1360.4

Total Fat 113.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3626.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 32.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 974.9mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2365.8mg	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: 72.5%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 18.3%