Description
A refreshing and colorful Italian Chopped Salad packed with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, mozzarella cheese, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like radishes or artichokes for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing right before serving.
- For a protein boost, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian Chopped Salad, salad recipe, healthy salad, Italian cuisine