Best 12 Chopped Vegetable Salad Recipes

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A chopped vegetable salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or as a side dish. It is typically made with a variety of chopped vegetables, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, bell peppers, and carrots. These vegetables are then tossed with a dressing, which can be made with olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, or a combination of these ingredients. Chopped vegetable salads are often seasoned with herbs, such as basil, parsley, or cilantro, and they can also be topped with cheese, nuts, or seeds. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for chopped vegetable salads, so that you can enjoy this delicious and healthy dish at home.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups chopped fresh broccoli
3 cups chopped fresh cauliflower
5 stalks celery (diced)
1 (10.5 ounce) package cherry tomatoes (halved)
2 cucumbers (peeled and diced)
2 cups frozen peas (thawed)
1 (6 ounce) can black olives (drained and sliced)
8 strips bacon (cooked and crumbled)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
3 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup Craisins
3/4 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped broccoli, chopped cauliflower, diced celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, olives, and bacon. Gently toss.
  • In another bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients. Stir until sugar is dissolved and all is mixed well.
  • Pour over the vegetable mixture and stir in well.
  • Stir in the Craisins and sunflower seeds, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the salad for serving.
  • Chill for an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3811 kcal, Fat 310 g, SaturatedFat 49 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 5073 mg, Carbohydrate 177 g, Sugar 98 g, Protein 66 mg

ALEXIS'S CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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This recipe, courtesy of Martha's daughter Alexis, takes full advantage of summer's availability of fresh vegetables. The trick is to cut all of the vegetables into similar-size pieces so that each forkful offers a mix of flavors.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 15

Coarse salt
2 ears corn
Pinch of sugar
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 pound wax beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small red bell pepper, seeded, deveined, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded, deveined, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined, and finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add corn and sugar. Blanch until tender about 6 minutes. Remove from water and plunge immediately into ice bath. When the corn is thoroughly cool, remove from ice bath. Using a large knife, remove kernels from cobs. Transfer to a large bowl. Add beans to boiling water. Blanch until tender about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, remove from water and plunge immediately into ice bath. When beans are thoroughly cooled, transfer to a colander to drain.
  • Add wax and green beans, tomatoes, red and yellow pepper, onion, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno to corn. Stir to combine. Add olive oil, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 large carrots, peeled, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
8 ounces green beans, trimmed
2 large or 6 small portobello mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and gills removed
1 zucchini, cut lengthwise into thirds
1 yellow squash, cut lengthwise into thirds
1 head radicchio, quartered
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 head Bibb lettuce, outer leaves removed
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat; prepare a bowl of ice water. Season the boiling water with salt. Add the carrots and cook for 1 minute. Add the green beans to the pot with the carrots and continue cooking both for 3 minutes. Drain the vegetables in a colander, then immediately transfer to the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Remove from the water and pat dry.
  • Preheat a large (2-burner) grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Put the carrots and green beans on a baking sheet with the mushrooms, zucchini, squash and radicchio. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the olive oil on the vegetables and toss to coat. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the vegetables, in batches if necessary, until tender and well-marked, turning them over halfway (about 3 minutes for the green beans and carrots and 8 minutes for the mushrooms, radicchio, zucchini and squash). Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board and chop into bite-size pieces. Slice the radicchio crosswise into shredded pieces.
  • Add the smaller, whole leaves of Bibb lettuce to a large serving bowl. Top with the chopped vegetables.
  • Whisk together the shallot, lemon zest and juice and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and whisk until emulsified. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad. Top with grated cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH FETA AND OLIVES



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Categories     Salad     Olive     Onion     Tomato     Appetizer     Side     No-Cook     Picnic     Feta     Summer     Potluck     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large head romaine lettuce, finely chopped (about 8 cups)
4 medium plum tomatoes, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup pitted halved Kalamata olives or other brine-cured black olives

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Drizzle oil and vinegar over. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Mix in feta cheese and olives and serve.

CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD WITH BEANS



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Different, easy, and refreshing. Keeps well.

Provided by Diana Janzen

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
2 small green bell peppers, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups chopped red cabbage
1 ½ cups roughly chopped radishes
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese, cut into small cubes
¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mix cannellini beans, green bell peppers, cucumber, red cabbage, and radishes together in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour our salad and toss to coat. Cover bowl and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.
  • Remove cover and top salad with feta cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 25.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 587.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

EAST INDIAN CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Printed in our local newspaper. It is imperative to use the *freshest* ingredients available. Personally I would prepare this salad only in summer when the vegetables are best quality. Note: the green onions I buy at the local farmers' market are organic thus "mutant" size (which means in this salad I would only use about half the amount.) So, you may have to adjust the amount of green onions used in this recipe. There's beauty in simplicity. Note: I've also added radishes, thinly sliced raw crook neck squash and various colors of bell peppers to the salad, as a suggestion.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tomatoes, seeded, chopped and drained (if available, use heirloom tomatoes-I sliced the tomatoes instead)
1 medium cucumbers, sliced lengthwise, then thinly sliced (if organic, no peeling necessary) or 2 medium lemon cucumbers, sliced (I like a combination of the two cucumber varieties)
10 green onions, sliced (including the white part)
1 -2 tablespoon fresh lime juice (NOT reconstituted!)
lime zest, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place all vegetables in a non-reactive serving bowl. (Alternatively, you can arrange the vegetables on a platter.).
  • Sprinkle vegetables with the lime juice, adding 1 tablespoon at first, then adjusting the amount if needed.
  • If you want, you can add a sprinkle of lime zest for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.8, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 12.2, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 2

DIXIE'S CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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This salad is a great recipe for picnics and gatherings. I add more of each vegetable if I need to feed a larger crowd. Be creative! Add whatever vegetables that you like.

Provided by Gail11

Categories     Vegetable

Time 13h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch cubes
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small red pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small yellow pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 small green pepper, seeded,de-veined and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 yellow squash, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 red onion, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cucumber, peeled,seeded and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and de-veined,minced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup of sliced black olives
1/2 cup of sliced green olives
1/2 lb feta cheese, crumbled
1 (16 ounce) bottle Italian dressing or 1 (16 ounce) bottle vinaigrette dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice bath (a large bowl filled with ice water and ice cubes).
  • Add green beans to boiling water.
  • Blanch until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon remove from water and immediately plunge into the ice bath.
  • When beans are thoroughly cooled, drain and pat dry.
  • Repeat the process with the carrots.
  • Add all ingredients except cheese and dressing to a large bowl.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add cheese.
  • Begin by adding 1/4 cup of vinaigrette dressing and stir to combine.
  • Chill, stirring occasionally, and add more dressing if needed.
  • The vegetables will give off their juices also.
  • Best if chilled overnight so that all of the flavors marry.

ASIAN CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Another chopped salad recipe from a 1999 BH&G I found online. It's very good, kind of sweet and tart. I served it along with kalbi, and it was a perfect foil for the rich grilled beef. Leftovers kept well chilled for a couple of days, although the colors ran a little. I skipped the enoki mushrooms. I didn't include blanching time as seperate cooking time as it is such a small amount of time.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Greens

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili oil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup snow peas, trimmed and coarsely chopped
3 cups napa cabbage, coarsely chopped (Chinese cabbage)
1 cup red cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 (8 ounce) jar baby corn, rinsed, drained, and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/2 cup daikon radishes or 1/2 cup red radish, cubed
2 -3 tablespoons chopped pickled ginger or 1 -1 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup enoki mushrooms (optional)

Steps:

  • To make dressing: combine rice vinegar, oils, and sugar in a jar. Shake well before using.
  • Blanch chopped snow peas in boiling water for 1 minute; drain and cool quickly in a bowl of ice water. Drain thoroughly.
  • In a large salad bowl, toss together snow peas, cabbages, baby corn, onion, radish, and ginger.
  • Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to coat. Top with enoki mushrooms, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.4, Protein 2.5

MOROCCAN BEEF KEFTA ON SKEWERS WITH CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



Moroccan Beef Kefta on Skewers with Chopped Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup grated onion
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
3 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh marjoram or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 seedless cucumber, peeled and finely diced
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 hot Italian-style pepper, seeded and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the beef, onion, garlic, parsley, coriander, mint, marjoram, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika and cayenne. Cover and let sit for one hour. Soak 12 wooden skewers in water for one hour.
  • In a separate bowl combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, garlic, mint, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper tossing to combine. Cover and let marinate at room temperature until ready to serve.
  • Preheat grill or broiler.
  • Dip hands into a bowl of water. Shape and pack about a 1/3 cup of the meat mixture into 2 sausage-shapes on a soaked wooden skewer. Repeat procedure for remaining meat and skewers.
  • Grill the keftas on both sides until cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve hot with chopped salad.

GARDEN VEGETABLE CHOPPED SALAD



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Make and share this Garden Vegetable Chopped Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nicoleingermantown

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup matchstick-cut or shredded carrot
1/2 cup kraft light ranch dressing
1/2 cup kraft 2% milk shredded cheddar cheese
3 slices oscar mayer center cut bacon, cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • TOSS lettuce with broccoli, carrots and dressing.
  • TOP with cheese and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.4, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 23, Sodium 359.4, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 5

CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



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Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups watercress, tough stems removed, leaves cut into small pieces
1 cup whole parsley leaves
1 cup diced celery (or heart of fennel)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup sliced radishes
3 oz string beans, trimmed and steamed
Half a small avocado, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp drained capers
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh orange juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp minced mint leaves

Steps:

  • Combine watercress, parsley, celery, onion, tomatoes, radishes, beans, avocado, and capers in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon, orange and lime juices, sugar, and oil. Stir in mint. Salt and pepper to taste. Toss with salad greens

ALEXIS CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD



ALEXIS CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Tomato     Vegetable     Brunch     Side     No-Cook     Lunch     Corn     Summer     Raw

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons salt, plus more for water
2 ears fresh corn
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4" pieces
1/2 pound wax beans, trimmed and cut into 1/4" pieces
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4" pieces
1 small red pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4" pieces
1 small yellow pepper, seeded and cut into 1/4" pieces
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4" pieces
1 English cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/4" pieces
3/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 medium jalepeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • . Prepare and ice bath; set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add corn and blanch until tender, about 6 minutes. Remove the corn from the water and plunge into ice bath. When the corn is thoroughly cooled, remove from the ice bath. 2 Using a large knife, remove the kernels from the cobs. Transfer the kernels to a large bowl. 3 Add the green and wax beans to the boiling water. Blanch until tender, about 1 minute. Remove the beans with a slotted spoon and plunge into the ice bath. When the beans are cooled, drain in a colander. 4 Add the wax and green beans, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion, cucumber, cilantro, and jalepeño to the corn. Stir to combine. Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Adjust the seasonings. Serve immediately

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality vegetables. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your salad.
  • Chop the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender-crisp, not mushy.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures in your salad. This will make it more visually appealing and interesting to eat.
  • Add some herbs or spices to your salad for extra flavor.
  • Dress the salad with a simple vinaigrette or other light dressing. You don't want to overpower the flavor of the vegetables.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Chopped vegetable salads are a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a chopped vegetable salad that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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