Best 4 American Chopped Salad Recipes

American Chopped Salad, a delightful and flavorful dish, is a symphony of textures and tastes. With its vibrant ingredients, this salad offers a delectable combination of crisp, crunchy, and juicy elements. The interplay of fresh vegetables, succulent meats, and tangy dressing creates a culinary masterpiece that satisfies both the palate and the soul. Whether served as a refreshing lunch option or as a delightful side dish, American Chopped Salad promises a delightful experience with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOP CHOP SALAD

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The best part? The Caesar-ish Dressing, which is egg- and-dairy-free, but still creamy and flavorful enough to make you think you're eating a salad with a Caesar dressing.

Provided by Julie Mayfield

Categories HarperCollins Salad Salad Dressing Avocado Tomato Paleo Bacon Chicken Dairy Free

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Salad
2 romaine lettuce hearts, washed and chopped into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 pound bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped into small pieces
1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken, chopped
2 avocados, pitted and diced
Caesar-ish Dressing
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Steps:

In a food processor or blender combine all the dressing ingredients and puree. Add more oil if you want a thinner consistency.
Place all the chopped salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. It's that easy!
Note
If you want to make the salad ahead of time, assemble everything except the avocado and dressing. Then stir in the avocado at the last minute and toss everything with the dressing.
Variations
Try prosciutto instead of bacon. Or add some feta cheese (and reduce the amount of dressing).

SCOOPABLE GREEN CHOPPED SALAD

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Is it a salad or is it a dip? Inspired by Melissa Ben-Ishay's (@bakedbymelissa) TikTok viral chopped salad, this vibrant crunchy-creamy dish is a salad, but it's meant to be scooped up with chips--not a fork. Don't be surprised that there's tons of dressing: that's intentional (and what makes it so perfectly scoopable).

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

One 1-pound bunch thin asparagus, woody ends trimmed, thinly sliced (2 1/2 cups)
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed, thinly sliced (2 cups)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
4 mini cucumbers, ends trimmed, diced (2 cups)
2 avocados, chopped
1 medium jalapeno, diced
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 1/2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
1 1/2 cups plain whole-milk or dairy-free yogurt
5 tablespoons chopped chives
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large clove garlic, smashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Tortilla chips, for scooping

Steps:

For the salad base: Add the asparagus, sugar snap peas, mint, cucumbers, avocado and jalapeno to a large bowl.
For the dressing: Process the parsley, spinach, yogurt, chives, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a blender or food processor until smooth and bright green.
For serving: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss with tongs to combine thoroughly; season with salt and pepper. Serve tortilla chips alongside it for scooping.

CHOPPED AMERICAN GREEK SALAD

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Make and share this Chopped American Greek Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sheenaeh

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 1 BOWL, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 -3 cups romaine lettuce
1/4 cup kalamata olive
1/8 cup dry feta cheese
6 diced pepperoncini peppers
1/8 cup parmesan cheese
1 diced smal yellow onion
1 cup cardini's Greek salad dressing
4 diced roma tomatoes
1 large diced cucumber

Steps:

Dice the ingredients (small).
Separate and discard the seeds from all diced ingredients.
Mix diced ingredients together.
Add salad dressing.
Mix Well.
Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.3, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 4.6, Sodium 976.7, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 3

AN AMERICAN QUILT CHOPPED SALAD

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From Richard Simmons "Farewell to Fat" cookbook If you try it let me know how it tasted, Thks

Provided by FranBow

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons red onions, finely diced
2 tablespoons mustard, Dijon style
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce, reduced sodium
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon arrowroot (or cornstarch)
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cucumber (peeled or unpeeled)
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup green beans, finely chopped
1/2 cup corn, frozen thawed or 1/2 cup corn, canned drained
1/2 cup radicchio or 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely chopped

Steps:

Dressing: Place all ingredients into blender and blend until well mixed. there will be little pieces of onion. Pour into samll saucepan and heat gently,. stirring. Do not boil. Let cool and then chill. you should have about 3/4 cup dressing.
In serving bowl combine all vegetables. Chill.
Just before serving, add 1/4 cup dressing and toss to combine.
Taste and add more dressing if you like.
Arrange each portion of salad on a lettuce leaf or red cabbage leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 762.3, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.5

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
Chop all of your ingredients into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly and make the salad more visually appealing.
Don't overcook the chicken or steak. You want it to be cooked through, but not dry.
Use a variety of textures and flavors. This will make the salad more interesting and enjoyable to eat.
Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a chopped salad, so feel free to get creative and try new things.

Conclusion:

Chopped salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give chopped salad a try.