Garden Vegetable Chopped Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with color, this Garden Vegetable Chopped Salad is the ultimate celebration of seasonal produce! Crisp romaine lettuce forms the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, vibrant red bell peppers, and sweet carrots bring layers of texture and flavor to every bite. Tossed with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, this salad is a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory. A sprinkle of parsley adds a touch of herbal freshness, while optional crumbled feta cheese elevates it with a creamy, salty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this easy chopped salad is a delightful side dish for any meal or can stand proudly as a light, nutritious main course.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 2 large Carrot
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional)
• 0.25 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all vegetables thoroughly.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Peel the cucumber (optional) and dice it into small chunks. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and add to the mix.

Step 6

Peel and grate the carrots, or use a julienne peeler for thin strips. Add them to the bowl.

Step 7

Finely dice the red onion and sprinkle over the salad.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and add it for a burst of freshness.

Step 9

If using feta cheese, crumble it and sprinkle on top of the salad.

Step 10

In a small bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake well to emulsify into a dressing.

Step 11

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

Step 12

Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors of the garden vegetable chopped salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2265.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1268.0

Total Fat 89.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 3104.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.8g	0%
Total Sugars 41.2g
Protein 41.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1189.2mg	0%
Iron 14.8mg	0%
Potassium 4260.0mg	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: 60.3%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 27.5%