Description
A vibrant and refreshing Italian Chopped Salad bursting with flavors from fresh ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, sliced
- 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella, diced
- 1/4 Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Bell Peppers, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) Garbanzo Beans, drained
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, shaved
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl, creating a crisp and vibrant base for your salad.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Their juicy sweetness is essential to the overall flavor.
- Slice the olives and mozzarella, and thinly slice the red onion. Add all these flavorful components into the bowl.
- Chop the bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and toss them in, along with the garbanzo beans and freshly chopped basil.
- Drizzle with red wine vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Finish with shaved Parmesan and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
This salad holds up well in the refrigerator for a day. Chop your veggies ahead of time and store them separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, Italian salad, chopped salad, healthy recipe, vegetarian recipe