Description
A refreshing Italian Chopped Salad loaded with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, mozzarella cheese, black olives, and pepperoncini.
- Toss the salad until all ingredients are well mixed.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss again to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add your favorite proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more filling salad.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the dressing amount based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg