Description
Mediterranean Chopped Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that brings the essence of the Mediterranean to your table. Bursting with flavor and packed with nutritious ingredients, this salad is perfect for meal prep, gatherings, or as a wholesome lunch option. Combining fresh vegetables, protein-rich chicken and quinoa, and a zesty olive oil vinaigrette, it’s both satisfying and healthy. Whether served as a standalone meal or paired with grilled meats, this colorful salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 feta cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine 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
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce; place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, quinoa, chicken, pepperoncini, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl or dressing shaker, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving.
- Toss everything together until well mixed. Enjoy fresh or store in the fridge for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg