Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Mediterranean Chopped Salad, a perfect dish for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, meal prepping for the week, or simply craving a fresh side. This salad is brimming with colorful vegetables and protein-rich ingredients like chicken and quinoa, all tossed in a zesty homemade olive oil vinaigrette. It’s not just quick to prepare—taking only 15 minutes—but it’s also customizable, allowing you to swap in your favorite veggies. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a main course, side dish, or even in a wrap!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber (diced)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (diced)
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large mixing bowl.
- 2. Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, quinoa, chicken, and pepperoncini.
- 3. In a separate container or salad dressing shaker, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until everything is well-coated.
- 5. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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