Josephina's Chopped Salad

Bright, fresh, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, Josephina's Chopped Salad is a quick and wholesome dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce and bitter radicchio, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is a delightful medley of textures and colors. Protein-packed garbanzo beans, briny Kalamata olives, and creamy crumbled feta add depth, while a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties it all together. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this 20-minute recipe serves as a refreshing appetizer, a satisfying side, or even a light main course. Whether you're hosting a gathering or craving a nutrient-packed lunch, Josephina's Chopped Salad is sure to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1 head Radicchio
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 cup Garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the Romaine lettuce and radicchio. Chop both into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then dice into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

Slice the red onion thinly and separate the pieces. Add the slices to the salad.

Step 5

Add the drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, sliced Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese into the bowl.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the salad ingredients.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2621.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1936.4

Total Fat 128.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 150.0mg	0%
Sodium 5850.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 148.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.4g	0%
Total Sugars 36.2g
Protein 72.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1729.6mg	0%
Iron 27.0mg	0%
Potassium 5431.7mg	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: 56.8%

Protein: 14.2%

Carbs: 29.0%