Description
Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Chopped Salad is the ultimate dish for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or looking for a quick yet nutritious lunch, this salad combines the best of fresh vegetables and hearty chickpeas with a zesty homemade dressing. The colorful medley of ingredients not only makes it visually appealing but also delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite. Enjoy it as a refreshing side or elevate it to a main dish by adding grilled chicken or turkey. Wholesome and easy to prepare, this salad is perfect for meal prep, ensuring you have delicious, healthy options ready throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce (or 2 small, finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups curly parsley (finely chopped)
- 16 oz can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 3 persian cucumbers (diced)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ¼ cup pepperoncinis (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup red onions (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup kalamata olives (sliced)
- 1 cup feta cheese (diced or crumbled)
- â…“ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce and parsley.
- Add rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced pepperoncinis, red onions, olives, and feta cheese if desired.
- In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg