Description
Chopped salads are a delightful explosion of flavors, colors, and textures that brighten up any meal. This refreshing dish combines crisp vegetables with a zesty dressing, making it a perfect accompaniment to grilled meats or a light lunch on its own. Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering or simply want a quick, healthy meal, these chopped salad recipes are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or basil), chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all ingredients and using a large chopping board.
- Wash and dice the cucumbers into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetable mix and toss gently until everything is coated.
- Finally, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese and chopped herbs on top before giving it one last gentle toss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg