Chopped Salad with Olives
A Mediterranean-inspired chopped salad loaded with fresh vegetables, savory olives, and a tangy vinaigrette—perfect for a quick, healthy meal or flavorful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Romaine lettuce, chopped
Grape tomatoes, quartered
Persian cucumbers, chopped
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Red onion, finely chopped
Pitted Kalamata olives, sliced
Feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Add chopped romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, chickpeas, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley to the bowl.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use vegan feta to make it fully plant-based.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for even texture and presentation.
- Store dressing separately if making ahead to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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