Italian Chopped Salad (Fresh & Crunchy)
This Italian Chopped Salad is a flavor bomb in every bite! With fresh crunchy veggies, marinated artichokes, mozzarella and parmesan cheese, with a delicious homemade Italian dressing bringing it together. Great for gatherings and meal prep too
Servings: 5
Calories: 286kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 medium romaine lettuce
- 2 medium Persian cucumbers
- 7oz / 200g cherry or grape tomatoes
- ½ red onion
- 4.5oz / 130g bocconcini mozzarella balls
- 2oz / 60g grated parmesan cheese
- 3.5oz / 100g marinated artichoke hearts
- 2oz / 60g sun dried tomatoes
Italian Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ medium lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the romaine into bite sized pieces, cut the cucumbers into half circles, chop tomatoes into halves and thinly slice the red onion. *Optional soak the onion in water while prepping the rest to mellow its flavor
- Add the fresh veggies into a large salad bowl. Thinly slice the sun dried tomatoes and artichokes, chop the mozzarella balls into halves and grate in the parmesan cheese. Add everything to the bowl
- Add the dressing ingredients to a jar or glass and whisk together
- When ready to serve, pour over the dressing, give it a good toss and taste for seasoning. Serve up and enjoy your Italian Chopped Salad!
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Notes
- Chopping - try chopping everything into similar bite-sized pieces so you get a delicious mix of flavors in every mouthful
- Dressing - shake the dressing in a mason jar, whisk it or use a mini milk frother to help emulsify everything
- Serving - I recommend to add the dressing right before serving to keep the salad fresh and crunchy
- Protein - make it a main dish by adding extra protein such as breaded tofu, chicken, salmon bites, shrimp, chickpeas or butter beans
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 2mg
