Vegan Classic Chopped Salad

Bright, fresh, and completely plant-based, this Vegan Classic Chopped Salad is a healthy yet satisfying dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, this salad truly celebrates vibrant vegetables. Creamy avocado and briny Kalamata olives add richness, while a tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette enhances every bite with its perfect balance of acidity and sweetness, thanks to a touch of Dijon mustard and maple syrup. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy recipe is ideal as a light meal or a flavorful side dish to complement your favorite vegan entrées.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 large Avocado
• 0.25 cup Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing and drying all the vegetables. Use a salad spinner for the lettuce to ensure it's thoroughly dry.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and dice the red bell pepper. Add them to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and shred the carrot using a grater. Add these to the bowl with the other vegetables.

Step 5

Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and cube the flesh. Add the avocado cubes and the Kalamata olives to the bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl or a jar with a lid, combine the balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until the dressing is well emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and gently toss everything together to ensure all the ingredients are coated in the vinaigrette.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a light meal or alongside your favorite vegan dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1526.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1110.5

Total Fat 87.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2253.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 78.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.2g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 17.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400.8mg	0%
Iron 10.6mg	0%
Potassium 3335.0mg	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: 67.4%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 26.7%