Description
Italian Chopped Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crisp vegetables, hearty beans, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Perfect for picnics or as a light meal, this colorful salad bursts with flavor and crunch in every bite. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables: romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped vegetables with kidney beans and feta cheese. Toss gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well-coated.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg