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Italian Chopped Salad

This vibrant, crunchy Italian Chopped Salad is perfect for busy weeknights, packed with flavor and easy to customize, making it a crowd-pleaser for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese, diced or grab those tiny pearls if you’re feeling fancy
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced or omit if you’re not a fan of onion breath
  • ½ cup Italian dressing store-bought or homemade
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by washing and chopping all your veggies. Toss the Romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, olives, and red onion into a large salad bowl.
  2. Next, sprinkle in your mozzarella cheese.
  3. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Mix it up so that every little piece gets a taste of that delicious zing!
  4. Enjoy immediately for the most crunch-tastic experience, or let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let those flavors mingle.

Notes

For extra crunch, chop your veggies right before serving. You can also get creative with add-ins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.