Nut-Free Classic Chopped Salad

Bright, fresh, and completely nut-free, this Classic Chopped Salad is a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, all brought to life with tangy feta cheese and briny Kalamata olives. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and aromatic oregano, this 20-minute salad is the perfect side dish or light meal that caters to nut-free diets without sacrificing bold flavors. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or your weekly meal prep, this versatile chopped salad is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.25 small Red onion
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and halve them. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber and dice it into small cubes. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper. Dice it into small pieces and add to the salad.

Step 5

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Add the crumbled feta cheese and halved Kalamata olives to the salad.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the chopped salad and toss everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1585.3 grams (1585.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1228

Total Fat 105.40g	135%
Saturated Fat 22.20g	111%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.10g
Cholesterol 67mg	22%
Sodium 3766mg	164%
Total Carbohydrate 61.30g	22%
Dietary Fiber 22.70g	81%
Total Sugars 21.40g
Protein 24.70g	49%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 815mg	63%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2502mg	53%

*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: 73.4%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 19.0%