Italian Chopped Salad
Experience a burst of freshness with this vibrant Italian Chopped Salad! Perfect for picnics or as a side dish, this salad combines crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty olives, all topped with creamy feta cheese and a tangy Italian dressing. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a delightful way to enjoy healthy ingredients while impressing your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (assorted colors), diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water and dry thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber and bell peppers into small chunks. Thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine all the chopped vegetables in a large bowl along with the sliced olives.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg