Handy Zing Chopped Salad

Brighten up your table with this irresistible Handy Zing Chopped Salad, a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and a touch of sharp red onion. This colorful chopped salad is elevated with fresh parsley, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and a tangy homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey for balance. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing salad delivers a zesty punch of flavor in every bite, making it the perfect side dish or light meal for sunny days. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired zest, this versatile recipe is sure to become a staple in your weekly rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 small clove Garlic clove
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce hearts, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, and dice it into small chunks. Add it to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add both to the bowl.

Step 4

Peel and finely slice the red onion into thin strips. Add it to the salad.

Step 5

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.

Step 6

Crumble the feta cheese and set aside for later topping.

Step 7

In a small bowl or jar, prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and salt. Finely mince or grate the garlic clove and add it to the mixture.

Step 8

Whisk or shake the dressing until emulsified.

Step 9

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 10

Top the salad with the crumbled feta cheese and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy the bright, zesty flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2181.1 grams (2181.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	948

Total Fat 62.50g	80%
Saturated Fat 16.60g	83%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 2524mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 82.80g	30%
Dietary Fiber 24.50g	88%
Total Sugars 35.10g
Protein 34.20g	68%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 943mg	73%
Iron 14mg	80%
Potassium 4002mg	85%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.6%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 32.1%