Classic Chopped Salad

Crisp, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Classic Chopped Salad is a refreshing staple for any occasion. Bursting with vibrant vegetables like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, it's a nutrient-rich medley that's as visually stunning as it is satisfying. Thinly sliced radishes, julienned carrots, and a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese elevate the texture and taste, while a tangy homemade dressing—featuring olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey—ties everything together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy chopped salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish for grilled mains, or even a star addition to your next potluck. Fresh parsley garnish adds the perfect finishing touch to this crunchy, flavor-packed salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 5 small Radishes
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out any seeds with a spoon, and slice into thin half-moons. Add to the bowl.

Step 4

Core and dice the red bell pepper into small strips or cubes and mix with the other ingredients in the bowl.

Step 5

Peel and finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad mixture.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips or use a grater to shred it. Mix with the salad.

Step 7

Trim the radishes, thinly slice them, and add to the mixture.

Step 8

Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined to make the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1429.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	992.4

Total Fat 75.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2874.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 61.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.2g	0%
Total Sugars 30.0g
Protein 24.4g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 704.2mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 2551.4mg	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: 66.3%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 24.1%