Best 12 Chop Chop Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with the Chop Chop Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant salad boasts a medley of fresh and crunchy vegetables, including crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sweet bell peppers. Topped with crumbled feta cheese for a salty tang, roasted chickpeas for a nutty crunch, and a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, this salad is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The article offers variations to cater to dietary preferences, including a vegan option and a gluten-free dressing. Discover the joy of healthy eating with this delightful salad, perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a healthy side dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PALOMINO CHOP CHOP SALAD



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My favorite entree salad, from Palomino's Restaurants. This is attributed to Palomino Chef Gail Tronnes. Scoured to find this version, posted in the travel section of a university web site.

Provided by deborahk

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups julienne-sliced romaine lettuce
1 tablespoon julienne-sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons italian provolone cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon garbanzo beans
2 tablespoons genoa salami or 2 tablespoons wine salami
3 tablespoons powdered parmesan cheese
1/4 cup julienne-sliced smoked turkey breast
chopped tomato (to garnish)
freshly cracked pepper
2 pasteurized egg yolks
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 finely minced garlic cloves
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups olive oil

Steps:

  • Make dressing in a mixing bowl. Whisk egg yolks for 2-3 minutes, then add vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk 2-3 minutes. Slowly add oil to emulsify. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Combine greens, basil, provolone, garbanzos, salami in a bowl; add ½ cup dressing. Toss to combine. Add parmesan, turkey, and toss.
  • Place salad on plate; top with tomato. Serve with pepper mill. The restaurant offers this as 1 large serving but with crusty bread and a cold drink it is a very nice dinner for 2. Also great side for 4-6 servings.

CHOP CHOP SALAD



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons coarse-ground mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups cooked quinoa
4 ounces green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen corn, thawed and well drained
8 ounces bacon, cooked and crumbled (about 10 strips)
1 heirloom tomato, chopped
3 cups salad greens
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • For the base herb vinaigrette: Pour the vinegar into a mixing bowl. While whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil. Once the vinaigrette is emulsified, stir in the parsley, chives, salt and pepper.
  • For the sweet Dijon vinaigrette: Whisk the mustard and honey into the base herb vinaigrette.
  • For the chop chop layered salad: Pour the sweet Dijon vinaigrette into a large, clear bowl.
  • Top the vinaigrette with the quinoa. Sprinkle the green cabbage ribbons on top of the quinoa in an even layer. Layer the corn on top of the cabbage. Follow with a layer of crumbled bacon. Arrange the tomatoes in a tall mound in the center of the bacon. Surround the mound with the salad greens. Sprinkle the salad with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Working up from the bottom, gently toss the layers of the salad to coat all components in the vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

CHOP CHOP SALAD



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The best part? The Caesar-ish Dressing, which is egg- and-dairy-free, but still creamy and flavorful enough to make you think you're eating a salad with a Caesar dressing.

Provided by Julie Mayfield

Categories     HarperCollins     Salad     Salad Dressing     Avocado     Tomato     Paleo     Bacon     Chicken     Dairy Free

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Salad
2 romaine lettuce hearts, washed and chopped into bite-size pieces (about 8 cups)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 pound bacon, cooked until crispy and chopped into small pieces
1 1/2 pounds cooked chicken, chopped
2 avocados, pitted and diced
Caesar-ish Dressing
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
4 anchovy fillets, rinsed
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender combine all the dressing ingredients and puree. Add more oil if you want a thinner consistency.
  • Place all the chopped salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. It's that easy!
  • Note
  • If you want to make the salad ahead of time, assemble everything except the avocado and dressing. Then stir in the avocado at the last minute and toss everything with the dressing.
  • Variations
  • Try prosciutto instead of bacon. Or add some feta cheese (and reduce the amount of dressing).

MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY CHOP SALAD



Maggiano's Little Italy Chop Salad image

I tried this last night at Maggiano's and loved it. I prepared this and to my delight found that it is a pretty good imitation of the original. This is a modification of a recipe I found on Recipe Goldmine. I would suggest making "Recipe #239502" instead of pan frying prosciutto, but either works.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 head iceberg lettuce, in 1/2-inch dice
1 head romaine lettuce, in 1/2-inch dice
2 plum tomatoes, in 1/2-inch dice
1/2 cup danish blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup prosciutto, pan fried until crispy and chopped
Italian dressing (recipe follows)
1 avocado, small dice
1 teaspoon prosciutto, pan fried
1 1/2 teaspoons Coleman's dry mustard (or S&B Oriental Hot Mustard powder)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or Splenda)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
salt, to taste
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (omit if using hot mustard)
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorn, fresh ground
1/4 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 3/4 t. dried oregano)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Combine mustard, sugar, water, garlic, red and white vinegar and salt in food processor. Mix until smooth. Slowly drizzle in the oils, continue to blend. Add remaining ingredients and blend until well mixed. Recipe can be doubled with remaining stored in sealed container in refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Place lettuce in large mixing bowl Add all the ingredients except garnish and mix well. Add dressing and mix well.
  • Serve, topping each portion with garnish.

CHOP CHOP SALAD



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Bright, crunchy refreshing summer's harvest salad.

Provided by souplover Sue

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 red grapefruit
1 cup peeled, chopped jicama
1 cup chopped orange bell pepper
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 tomato, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • With a very sharp knife, cut a slice from the bottom and top of the grapefruit, cutting into the fruit. Stand the grapefruit up on a work surface, and slice off the peel and white pith in vertical slices, exposing the fruit segments (cut slightly into the fruit part). Use your knife to gently slice between the exposed white membranes, and loosen the grapefruit segments into a bowl. Pick out any seeds.
  • Place the grapefruit sections, jicama, orange bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, green onions, and cilantro into a salad bowl, and toss gently to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PORK CHOP WITH APPLE AND CELERY ROOT SALAD



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For this pork chop recipe, the target temperature for the meat might be lower than what you're used to. That's because we believe that when you invest in delicious, humanely raised pork, you deserve to enjoy it at a juicy, tender medium-rare.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Pork     Pork Chop     Apple     Fall     Winter     Dinner     Lettuce     Salad     Almond     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Pork chop:
1 double-cut pork chop (1 1/2-2 pounds)
1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal or 1 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salad and assembly:
1 large egg yolk
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon or horseradish mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
8 cups torn red leaf lettuce (from about 1 head)
4 cups torn frisée (from about 1 head)
1/2 small celery root (celeriac), peeled, cut into matchsticks (about 2 cups)
1 apple, cut into matchsticks
2 ounces Pecorino, shaved
1/2 cup chopped smoked almonds
Flaky sea salt

Steps:

  • Pork chop:
  • Pat pork chop dry with paper towels. Mix salt, pepper, and sugar in a small bowl; sprinkle all over pork. Place pork on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet so it's resting on its side with bone sticking upright and chill, uncovered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Let pork chop sit at room temperature at least 1 hour for even roasting.
  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Heat a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high. Rub chop all over with oil and carefully place in skillet; reserve rack and baking sheet. Cook chop, turning every minute or so, until deeply browned on both sides, 5-8 minutes. Turn on its side and sear edges and fat cap until browned, about 3 minutes total. Transfer back to rack, place in oven, and roast until a thermometer inserted into the center of chop about 1" from bone registers 130°F, 25-35 minutes (use a probe thermometer if you've got one, or use an instant-read thermometer and check every few minutes after pork has been roasting 20 minutes). Transfer pork to a cutting board; let rest 15-20 minutes.
  • Salad and assembly:
  • While the pork is resting, whisk egg yolk, garlic, vinegar, mustard, and honey in a medium bowl. Gradually add 1/2 cup oil, whisking until dressing is emulsified (it should be the consistency of heavy cream). Season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Toss lettuce, frisée, celery root, apple, Pecorino, and almonds in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and pepper. Add about three-quarters of dressing and toss to coat; add more dressing to taste and season with more kosher salt and pepper.
  • Use a thin-bladed knife to cut pork chop away from rib bone, then cut between bones to separate into 2 ribs (or don't, and greedily eat both bones in the kitchen before serving others, because you're the cook and you deserve it). Slice chop 1/2" thick, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve with salad.

ITALIAN CHOP SALAD IN SHELLS



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Enjoy pasta salad appetizer in a new way - perfect if you love Italian cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) jumbo pasta shells
4 cups chopped romaine
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1 cup coarsely chopped cooked chicken
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 package (3 ounces) Italian salami, chopped
1/3 cup roasted garlic Italian vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Cook pasta shells as directed on package; drain and cool.
  • Place remaining ingredients except vinaigrette in medium bowl. Pour vinaigrette over salad; toss to coat.
  • Stuff shells with salad. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetize, Sodium 65 mg

SUPER TEX-MEX CHICKEN CHOP SALAD



Super Tex-Mex Chicken Chop Salad image

This festive dish will have you craving it every night of the week. It's colorful and delicious. It's perfect for those hot summer evenings when you don't really want to cook. This recipe is meant to be chopped into small pieces.

Provided by Cassie

Categories     Salad

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast, halved
2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
½ green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
¼ cup seeded and chopped jalapeno peppers, 3 tablespoon juice reserved
2 tablespoons chopped green chile peppers
¼ cup drained canned corn kernels
¼ cup drained sliced black olives
¼ cup drained and rinsed black beans
½ cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1 cup ranch dressing
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken breast evenly with Montreal steak seasoning.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat; cook chicken until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes per side. Remove chicken from pan and cut into small pieces.
  • Mix lettuce, chicken, tomato, green bell pepper, jalapeno peppers, green chile peppers, corn, black olives, black beans, and Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend in a large bowl; gently toss.
  • Whisk ranch dressing, reserved 3 tablespoons jalapeno juice, black pepper, and garlic powder together in a bowl; drizzle over salad. Toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 969.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 121.6 mg, Fat 86 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 23.6 g, Sodium 3593.4 mg, Sugar 11 g

CHOP CHOP BREAD SALAD



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (1-inch thick) slices from an 8 by 4-inch sourdough round
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
3 tablespoons diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup peeled, seeds removed, and diced English cucumber
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon capers
2 teaspoons freshly chopped Italian parsley leaves
3 tablespoons freshly julienned basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and flesh diced

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Drizzle both sides of bread with 3 tablespoons oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides until nicely marked and somewhat crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from grill, set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, toss together tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, garlic, capers, parsley and basil. Drizzle in the vinegars, remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss again. Let sit for 15 to 20 minutes in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, cut bread into 1-inch cubes and toss gently with the vegetables. Gently fold in goat cheese and avocado and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

AVOCADO & HEARTS OF PALM CHOP CHOP SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Avocado & Hearts of Palm Chop Chop Salad Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by Bettybug

Number Of Ingredients 16

Vinaigrette dressing:
3 ripe Hass avocados, or about 2 pounds, pulp cut into large chunks
14 oz hearts of palm, or about 1 1/3 cups, drained, rinsed and thickly sliced
1 cup corn kernels, from 2 large freshly cooked ears of corn or thawed and cooked from frozen
1 tbsp red onion, chopped
6 oz cherry tomatoes, or about 1 cup, whole or halved according to your preference
Vinaigrette dressing (see below)
3 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp dried oregano
3/4 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp safflower oil

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, pour the vinegar and lime juice in a small bowl. Add the oregano, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Pour the oil in a slow stream, whisking with a whisk or fork to emulsify. The vinaigrette can be made a day ahead of time and refrigerated, just emulsify before using. To toast the pumpkin seeds, place them in an already hot, small saute pan set over medium heat. Stir often, being careful that they don't burn; until you start to hear popping sounds (similar to popcorn) and they being to acquire a nice tan, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and place in a bowl. In a bowl, gently mix the avocado chunks, hearts of palm, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes and red onion with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin seeds and serve. The dish can be served as a main salad with a side of toast or pita bread. Or serve it as a side salad to grilled chicken, fish or meat.

FARMER'S CHOP SUEY (SALAD)



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This was my mother's recipe that she cut from a magazine back in the sixties. It always made any meal special. I enjoy freshly ground black pepper on this salad. Veggie amounts can vary according to availability and personal tastes. Prep time varies. I guess-timated figuring my slow chopping time. Cooking time is chilling time.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb cottage cheese
1 lb sour cream
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cucumber, sliced
2 cups lettuce, torn in pieces
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup radish, sliced
1/2 cup green pepper, sliced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 hardboiled egg, chopped
1 -2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup carrot, shredded, approx. 1 carrot (optional)

Steps:

  • Assemble dressing in a bowl by mixing cottage cheese, sour cream and salt.
  • Wash the cucumber well and slice it (peeling is optional).
  • Salt the cucumber slices and place in a small bowl.
  • Chill the dressing and cucumbers for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • After chopping and slicing the veggies, drain any liquid from the cucumbers.
  • Toss all veggies with the dressing, mixing well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 53.4, Sodium 288.2, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.3

AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM CHOP CHOP SALAD



AVOCADO AND HEARTS OF PALM CHOP CHOP SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Tomato     Avocado

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients
3 ripe Hass avocados, about 2 pounds, cut in half, pit removed, meat scooped out and cut into bite-sized chunks
1 1/3 cups drained, rinsed and sliced hearts of palm, about 14 ounces
1 cup cooked corn kernels, sliced from 2 large freshly cooked ears of corn or thawed from frozen and cooked
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, may be left whole, about 6 ounces
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
3 tablespoons raw and hulled pumpkin seeds, lightly toasted
For the Vinaigrette
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. To make the vinaigrette, pour the vinegar and lime juice in a small bowl. Add oregano, salt sugar and black pepper. Pour the oils in a slow stream, whisking with a whisk or fork to emulsify. The vinaigrette can be made a day ahead of time, just emulsify before using. 2. To toast the pumpkin seeds, place them in an already hot small saute pan, set over medium heat. Stir often, being careful not to burn them, until you start to hear popping sounds (similar to pop corn), and they begin to acquire a nice tanned color, about 4 to 5 minutes later. Remove from heat and place in a bowl. 3. In a separate bowl, gently mix the avocado chunks, hearts of palm slices, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes and red onion with the vinaigrette. Sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin seeds and serve. This salad can be served as a main salad with a side of toast or pita bread, or it can be served as a side salad to grilled chicken, fish or meat.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to cut all the ingredients in straight, thin pieces. This will ensure that the salad is easy to eat and will help the flavors to blend together.
  • Use a variety of textures in the salad. This will make the salad more interesting and enjoyable to eat. Some good options include crunchy vegetables, such as carrots and celery, soft vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers, and chewy ingredients, such as cheese and croutons.
  • Be generous with the dressing. The dressing is what will bring all the flavors of the salad together. Use a dressing that you enjoy and that will complement the flavors of the ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately. This will ensure that the salad is fresh and crisp. If you need to make the salad ahead of time, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.

Conclusion:

Chop-chop salad is a quick, easy, and delicious way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It is a versatile salad that can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a chop-chop salad that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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