Nut-Free Classic Chopped Salad
Bright, fresh, and completely nut-free, this Classic Chopped Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, all brought to life with tangy feta cheese and briny Kalamata olives. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic oregano, this 20-minute salad is the perfect side dish or light meal that caters to nut-free diets without sacrificing bold flavors. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or your weekly meal prep, this versatile chopped salad is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.25 small Red onion
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 3
Peel the cucumber and dice it into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.
Step 4
Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper. Dice it into small pieces and add to the salad.
Step 5
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
Step 6
Add the crumbled feta cheese and halved Kalamata olives to the salad.
Step 7
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and toss everything together until well combined.
Step 9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1585.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1228.2 |
| Total Fat 105.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3766.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 61.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 22.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.4g | |
| Protein 24.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 814.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2502.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories