Description
A fresh and vibrant chopped salad packed with crisp vegetables, protein, and a tangy dressing. Customize with your favorite ingredients for a quick, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup cooked and diced chicken breast (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine romaine, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta, olives, and chicken in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
- Swap feta for goat cheese or omit for a dairy-free option.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Use chickpeas instead of chicken for a vegetarian protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: chopped salad, healthy salad, quick lunch, easy recipe, fresh vegetables