Greek Chopped Salad
If you’re searching for a vibrant, refreshing, and nutritious meal, this Greek Chopped Salad is the perfect choice. Packed with crisp vegetables, hearty chickpeas, and the rich flavors of olives and feta, this salad offers a delicious balance of textures and tastes. Whether you’re preparing it as a light lunch or a side dish for dinner, this salad is sure to satisfy your cravings.
What You Need to Make Greek Chopped Salad:
- Romaine hearts, chopped
- Red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Medium cucumber, peeled and diced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Pitted kalamata olives
- Low sodium canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Chopped parsley
- Olive oil (optional, see oil-free option)
- Red vinegar
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Optional toppings: Vegan feta cheese or Universal Meals Pumpkin and Hemp Feta Crumble, freshly cracked pepper, avocado, pepperoncini or banana peppers
How to Make Greek Chopped Salad:
- Prepare the Vegetables: Start by chopping the romaine hearts, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Place all these fresh ingredients in a large salad bowl.
- Add the Olives and Chickpeas: Toss in the pitted kalamata olives, drained chickpeas, and chopped parsley. These ingredients add a rich, savory flavor and a boost of protein, making the salad more satisfying.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the salad with olive oil and red vinegar, then sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper. Toss the salad until everything is well coated in the dressing, ensuring that each bite is flavorful.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the salad among serving bowls. If desired, top with vegan feta cheese or Universal Meals Pumpkin and Hemp Feta Crumble for an extra tangy and creamy element. You can also add freshly cracked pepper, avocado slices, and pepperoncini or banana peppers for added zest.
Oil-Free Option:
For a lighter version of this salad, simply omit the olive oil. The red vinegar, combined with the natural juices from the vegetables, will still provide plenty of flavor without the added fat.
Enjoy Your Greek Chopped Salad
This Greek Chopped Salad is not only a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors but also a nutritious and delicious meal that can be enjoyed any time of day. With its combination of fresh vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and flavorful toppings, this salad is perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean at home!
Greek Chopped Salad
Ingredients
- romaine hearts chopped
- 1 red or yellow bell pepper chopped
- ½ pint 1 cup, 155g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber peeled and diced
- ¼ red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup 85 g pitted kalamata olives
- ½ cup 90 g low sodium canned chickpeas or cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil see below for oil free option
- 3 tablespoon red vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Universal Meals Pumpkin and Hemp Feat Crumble or Vegan Feta Cheese optional
- Freshly Cracked Pepper optional
- Avocado optional
- Pepperoncini or banana peppers optional
Instructions
- Add the romaine, pepper, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, chickpeas, and parsley to a large salad bowl and toss until everything is combined. Drizzle with olive oil and red vinegar and sprinkle with salt and bblack pepper, toss the ingredients until everything is coated in the oil and vinegar.
- Divided among serving bowls and top with feta, pepper, avocado, and pepperoncini, if using.