Italian Chopped Salad
Italian Chopped Salad is a colorful, refreshing dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine to your table. Loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, this salad is both nutritious and versatile. Perfect as a light meal or a side dish for any gathering, it’s quick to prepare and can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Enjoy a burst of freshness in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce.
- Add halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
- Dice cucumber and thinly slice red onion before incorporating both into the salad mix.
- Mix in sliced Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese for added flavor.
- Drizzle desired amount of Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately for freshness or chill in the fridge for 15-30 minutes to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg