Dairy-Free Classic Chopped Salad

Bright, fresh, and effortlessly healthy, this Dairy-Free Classic Chopped Salad is a must-have for your weekly meal rotation. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad is as vibrant as it is nutritious. Creamy avocado and briny Kalamata olives add depth, while a zesty homemade vinaigrette made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic ties it all together. Perfect as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish, this dairy-free and gluten-free crowd-pleaser is prepped in just 20 minutes, making it an easy, wholesome option for any occasion. Serve it fresh and enjoy the harmony of flavors and textures in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 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 in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, and remove the seeds with a spoon. Dice into small pieces and add to the bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Dice the red bell pepper into small cubes and add to the bowl.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad.

Step 6

Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and cube the avocado flesh. Add the avocado pieces to the salad.

Step 7

Slice the Kalamata olives and add them to the salad.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.

Step 10

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss everything gently until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing dairy-free classic chopped salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1772.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1397.4

Total Fat 118.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2937.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.4g
Protein 18.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 491.6mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 3609.1mg	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: 73.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 21.6%