Gluten-Free Classic Chopped Salad

Bright, vibrant, and effortlessly healthy, this Gluten-Free Classic Chopped Salad is the ultimate fresh and crunchy addition to your table. Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like crisp romaine lettuce, antioxidant-rich red cabbage, creamy avocado, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this salad is as beautiful as it is nutritious. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic, every bite bursts with irresistible flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this simple yet satisfying dish is perfect as a light lunch, dinner side, or crowd-pleasing potluck option. Naturally gluten-free and loaded with wholesome goodness, it’s a recipe you’ll turn to time and time again for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 0.5 head Red cabbage
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all fresh produce.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Thinly slice the red cabbage and add to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Peel and dice the cucumber, then add it to the salad.

Step 6

Peel the carrot and shred it using a grater or julienne peeler. Add the shredded carrot to the salad bowl.

Step 7

Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the salad mix.

Step 8

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the avocado to the salad.

Step 9

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 10

In a small mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Step 11

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined and emulsified.

Step 12

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.

Step 13

Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.

Step 14

Serve immediately as a fresh and healthy meal or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2207.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1281.4

Total Fat 91.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1925.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.2g	0%
Total Sugars 42.0g
Protein 24.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 629.4mg	0%
Iron 14.6mg	0%
Potassium 5039.3mg	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: 59.8%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 33.1%