Healthy Chopped Salad Recipe
Refresh your lunch or side dish routine with this quick and easy recipe for a bright bowlful that delivers fresh versatility!
Ingredients
For The Salad:
- 2 Mediterranean cucumbers (or Persian) diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives sliced
- 1/2 cup bocconcini cheese diced
- 1 shallot finely sliced
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
- 4 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 1/4 cup parsley
For The Dressing:
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1/2 shallot finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all salad ingredients by chopping into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- In a jar or small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk or shake until emulsified.
- Taste and adjust with extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Add the prepared salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl in the order listed: cucumbers first, then tomatoes, olives, cheese, shallot, avocado, lettuce, parsley. This layering stategy helps ensure even tossing without crushing softer items or making the greens soggy.
- Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Toss thoroughly so all pieces are well coated and every forkful gets flavor. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 197mgFiber: 5g
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