Best 3 Best Chopped Salad Recipes

Welcome to the art of creating the ultimate chopped salad! Indulge in a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures harmonize to deliver a symphony of taste. In this guide, we'll embark on a quest to discover the secrets behind the best chopped salad, unraveling the perfect balance of ingredients and delving into the nuances of dressings that transform this humble dish into an extraordinary masterpiece.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED SALAD

Chopped Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Ingredients

Steps:

Blend 1/3 cup feta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each lemon juice, water and dill, 1 small grated garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste in a mini food processor. Toss with 1 chopped romaine heart, 1 small chopped cucumber, 5 chopped radishes, 1 drained can chickpeas, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1/3 cup each thawed frozen peas and toasted sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

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Creamy dressing and fresh garden veggies add up to more than the sum of their parts in this crunchy, craveable salad. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Whole Plant Chopped Salad. Cover dressing and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 hearts romaine lettuce hearts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, diced
3 each green onions, sliced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CHOPPED SALAD

Chopped Salad image

The key is chopping the veggies into small pieces. This is what gives the salad such a clean, fresh taste. The small pieces impart juices and flavor. No dressing required. This is good for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. It can be kept in the refrigerator for several days. NOTE: For a Fatoush-type of salad, toast or broil a slice of pita bread; break-up the crispy pieces into the salad.

Provided by Kathy228

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onions, chopped or 5 green onions, plus tops chopped
2 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup cucumber, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup black olives, quartered
1 head lettuce, finely chopped
2/3 cup pine nuts or 2/3 cup sunflower seeds
3/4 cup feta cheese

Steps:

Chop the vegetables into small 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a big bowl.
Stir in the nuts.
Quarter the olives; add to the vegetables.
Stir in the crumbled cheese.
Chop lettuce into fine pieces; combine with vegetable mixture.
Chill several hours before serving.
This recipe is flexible. Add or delete vegetables and/or nuts to your liking. Diced zucchini, red peppers, fresh herbs, pumpkin seed kernels can all be used in any combination that appeals to your family.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 284.1, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6.3

Tips:

Use a variety of chopped vegetables: This will give your salad a colorful and flavorful crunch. Some good options include romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, celery, cucumber, and bell peppers.
Don't be afraid to add some protein: Chopped chicken, bacon, or tofu can help to make your salad more filling and satisfying.
Add some healthy fats: Nuts, seeds, and avocado can help to add richness and flavor to your salad. They can also help to keep you feeling full longer.
Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing can weigh down your salad and make it less enjoyable to eat. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-tahini dressing is a good option.
Serve your salad immediately: Chopped salad is best eaten fresh. If you make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator and toss it with the dressing just before serving.

Conclusion:

Chopped salad is a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a chopped salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chopped salad a try.