Chopped Salad Recipe
Make Chopped Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein Additions
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Romaine Lettuce
Rinse the romaine lettuce under cold water, then pat dry with a paper towel. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare Cherry Tomatoes
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl with the romaine lettuce.
- 3
- 4
Chop the Bell Pepper
Remove the seeds and stem from the bell pepper, then chop it into small pieces and add to the salad bowl.
- 5
Slice the Red Onion
Peel the red onion, slice it thinly, and add to the salad bowl. Use less if a milder onion flavor is preferred.
Add Protein
- 6
Add Cooked Chicken Breast
Take the cooked chicken breast, dice it into small pieces, and add to the salad mixture.
- 7
Crumble the Feta Cheese
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad.
- 8
Incorporate Chickpeas
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the salad for extra protein and texture.
Prepare Dressing
- 9
Mix the Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
- 10
Combine Salad with Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- 11
Serve
Divide the salad into bowls and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.