Heart-Healthy Classic Chopped Salad

Bright, colorful, and brimming with nutrient-rich ingredients, the Heart-Healthy Classic Chopped Salad is a wholesome twist on a beloved classic. This vibrant medley combines crisp Romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell pepper with creamy avocado and briny Kalamata olives. Protein-packed chickpeas and reduced-fat feta cheese add satisfying texture and flavor, while a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette ensures every bite bursts with fresh, tangy goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with heart-healthy fats and fiber, this salad is perfect as a light lunch, a side dish, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Perfect for those seeking nutritious and delicious, this recipe is a must-try for your next mealtime refresh.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 Cucumber
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 0.5 Red onion
• 1 Avocado
• 50 grams Kalamata olives
• 200 grams Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 50 grams Feta cheese, reduced-fat
• 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and dry all the fresh produce.

Step 2

Chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large serving bowl.

Step 3

Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the red bell pepper, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all to the bowl.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Slice the Kalamata olives in half and add to the salad along with the rinsed chickpeas.

Step 6

Crumble the reduced-fat feta cheese over the top of the salad ingredients.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients and ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 9

Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one hour before serving to keep the salad crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1666.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1233.3

Total Fat 78.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g
Cholesterol 26.8mg	0%
Sodium 3095.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 40.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 712.1mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 3622.2mg	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: 54.0%

Protein: 12.4%

Carbs: 33.6%