Low Fat Chop Salad

Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Low Fat Chop Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to your healthy eating routine. Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like romaine lettuce, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and cucumbers, this salad is a colorful feast for the eyes and palate. Fresh herbs like basil and parsley take the flavor to the next level, while a zesty homemade dressing made with lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of honey ties everything together with a light yet satisfying finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and featuring no cooking time, this easy-to-make chopped salad is ideal for meal prep, light lunches, or as a refreshing side dish. Serve it immediately for crisp textures or let it chill to enhance the flavors—either way, it’s a healthy, low-fat option that doesn’t skimp on flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups (chopped) Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 12 pieces Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh basil
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all fresh produce thoroughly under cold running water.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Dice the red bell pepper and add it to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

Step 5

Slice the cucumber into quarter rounds and add to the salad mix.

Step 6

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the bowl.

Step 7

Peel and grate the carrot and add to the mix.

Step 8

Add the chopped fresh basil and parsley to the salad.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

Step 11

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(832.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	331.1

Total Fat 15.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1275.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 7.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154.5mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1664.1mg	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: 39.2%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 52.4%