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Italian Chopped Salad

A vibrant and refreshing Italian chopped salad filled with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing, perfect as a light meal or side dish.
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Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: italian salad, chopped salad, fresh vegetables, healthy meal
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Gather all fresh ingredients: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, and olives.
  • Rinse all vegetables under cold water to remove dirt.
  • Chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
  • Dice the tomatoes and cucumbers, adding them to the bowl.
  • Slice the red onion thinly and add to the mix.
  • Chop the bell peppers into small pieces and add them.
  • Toss in the olives and crumbled feta cheese.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 3g