Heart-Healthy Chop Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Heart-Healthy Chop Salad, a nutrient-packed medley perfect for clean eating enthusiasts! Featuring crisp Romaine lettuce, nutrient-dense kale, and an array of fresh vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, this salad is a colorful feast for both your eyes and your health. Creamy avocado, protein-rich chickpeas, and crunchy walnuts add satisfying texture, while a zesty homemade dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar ties it all together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for a wholesome lunch or a refreshing side dish. Loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and heart-friendly ingredients, it’s the perfect choice for anyone looking to embrace a healthier lifestyle.

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups Romaine lettuce
• 2 cups Kale (stemmed and finely chopped)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 large Avocado (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked and drained)
• 0.5 cup Walnuts (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by thoroughly washing and drying the Romaine lettuce and kale leaves. Once dry, roughly chop the Romaine and finely chop the kale into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and diced avocado to the bowl with the greens.

Step 3

Next, add the finely chopped red onion, cooked and drained chickpeas, and chopped walnuts to the mix. Toss the salad gently to combine all the ingredients.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is well-blended and slightly thickened.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing lunch or a healthy accompaniment to your main meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1578.2 grams (1578.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1625

Total Fat 106.00g	136%
Saturated Fat 12.50g	63%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1668mg	73%
Total Carbohydrate 146.90g	53%
Dietary Fiber 48.00g	171%
Total Sugars 40.40g
Protein 49.50g	99%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 603mg	46%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 4313mg	92%

*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: 54.8%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 33.8%