**Discover the vibrant flavors and textures of a Chopped Salad, a refreshing and versatile dish that embodies the essence of healthy and delicious eating.**
From the classic combination of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy red onions to the endless possibilities for mix-ins and dressings, this salad offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a light vinaigrette or a creamy ranch dressing, a sprinkle of crumbled bacon or a handful of crunchy walnuts, this salad can be customized to suit your preferences. Explore a collection of delectable chopped salad recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions from around the world, each offering a unique twist on this timeless dish. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the beauty of fresh ingredients and savor the delightful crunch, vibrant colors, and irresistible flavors that await you in every bite.
SUPER ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Antipasto ingredients are sliced and diced to make this substantial chop salad. I like to buy sliced meat from the deli and chop it all up so you can get a bit of everything in each bite. -Kim Molina, Duarte, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with pepperoncini, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 444mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING
Creamy dressing and fresh garden veggies add up to more than the sum of their parts in this crunchy, craveable salad. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Whole Plant Chopped Salad. Cover dressing and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Provided by Allrecipes Magazine
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cauliflower
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
- Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
COPYCAT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED BLUE CHEESE SALAD
A compliation of several different recipes that I found - none were *quite* right. To save time and money, you can also sub in Marzetti's Blue Cheese Vinagarette - it is a pretty good dressing without all the work!
Provided by mykidslightmylife
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces. Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss pecans with melted butter, then with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, tossing well to ensure a thorough coating. Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool, and set aside.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Chop the lettuces into smallish bite-sized pieces; use a salad spinner to wash and dry them. Slice the green onion.
- Break the angel hair into small, 2 inch pieces. Cook until al dente. Heat oil in a skillet, and fry drained pasta until crispy. Drain on paper towel and cool.
- Place the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl (one large enough to toss the salad in). Add the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped onion. Break the cooled pecan slices apart and sprinkle them over the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 298.3, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 9.9
MEXICAN CHOPPED SALAD WITH HONEY-LIME DRESSING
Tortillas aren't the only depository for beans, corn and tomatoes. With a Mexican Chopped Salad, let romaine lettuce do the job. Feta cheese supplies a dose of calcium and major flavor.
Categories Salad Bean Citrus Leafy Green Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Low Fat Quick & Easy Salad Dressing Healthy Self
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl. In separate bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over mixture and toss again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Blend 1/3 cup feta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon each lemon juice, water and dill, 1 small grated garlic clove, and salt and pepper to taste in a mini food processor. Toss with 1 chopped romaine heart, 1 small chopped cucumber, 5 chopped radishes, 1 drained can chickpeas, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 1/3 cup each thawed frozen peas and toasted sliced almonds. Season with salt and pepper.
ASIAN CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic clove, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic clove, ginger, romaine lettuces, red cabbage, carrots, green onion, cilantro, almond slice, fried wonton chip
Provided by Hitomi Aihara
Categories Lunch
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine marinade ingredients.
- Add chicken into the bowl, coat the chicken, and marinate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Fully cook chicken.
- Cut into cubes.
- In a mason jar, combine ingredients for the dressing. Shake and set aside.
- Prep the salad. Add all of the salad ingredients into a large bowl and add the cubed chicken and dressing. Toss.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 8 grams
CAPE COD CHOPPED SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place a baking rack on a sheet pan and lay the bacon slices on the rack. Roast the bacon for about 20 minutes, until nicely browned. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, apple, walnuts, cranberries, and blue cheese.
- For the dressing, whisk together the vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, mustard, maple syrup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Chop the bacon in large pieces and add it to the salad. Toss the salad with just enough dressing to moisten. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss well. Serve immediately.
MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED SALAD
Full name: Morton's the Steakhouse Chopped Salad With Hearts of Palm, Artichoke Hearts, & Blue Cheese. Found this on another website courtesy of Morton's Steakhouse, and it sounds absolutely yummy! Posting to try later and hoping I won't be disappointed.
Provided by Cook4_6
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To prepare vinaigrette: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the vinegar and 1/3 cup cup of water.
- Whisk the mustard and salad dressing mix until well mixed.
- Add the olive oil and whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
- Let the dressing rest for a few minutes before using so that the flavors can blend. Refrigerate in a tightly-lidded glass or rigid plastic container for up to 7 days and whisk before using.
- Note: If you use Good Seasons brand mix, two packets work well.
- To prepare salad: Cut the iceberg and romaine lettuces into ½-inch squares. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Cut the artichoke hearts into eighths and the hearts of palm into 1/4-inch-long pieces and add to the lettuce.
- Peel the avocado and remove the pit. Cut the avocado into ½-inch cubes and add to the lettuce.
- Crumble the blue cheese over the salad. Sprinkle the bacon bits, chopped egg, onion, and tomato over the salad.
- Add the vinaigrette, toss well, and serve.
- Note: To hard-cook eggs, put them in a saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, remove from the heat, and set aside for 15 minutes, during which time the eggs will harden. This is a better method than cooking the eggs in boiling water. There is less chance of the eggs cracking.
PORTILLO'S CHOPPED SALAD (KINDA LIKE)
Portillo's is a Chicago institution, a hot dog stand that was started in 1963 by Dick Portillo's in a small trailer with no running water, and has now grown to 47 locations. Their chopped salad is famous. The Italian Dressing is from the Chicago Sun-Times. It is similar to the dressing found on salads at Portillo's and Maggiano's restaurants. Tip: If you make the dressing ahead of time and add a little bit to the cooled pasta and let it soak it up in the refrigerator for added flavor. Also, I believe chopped grilled chicken is in the original recipe.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Greens
Time 30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To Make the Sweet Italian Dressing: Place vinegar, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper in a blender. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle olive oil through the blender top or feed tube until dressing is combined and emulsified. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- To Make The Chopped Salad: Cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool. Set aside.
- Cook bacon in a skillet until done. Let bacon cool, then crumble it.
- Combine romaine, iceberg, red cabbage, tomatoes and green onions in large salad bowl.
- Add cooled pasta, bacon and gorgonzola cheese to salad.
- Add dressing to taste right before serving so that it doesn't get soggy.
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- For the dressing: Place the vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, garlic and some salt and pepper in a blender or food processor. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil until the dressing is combined and emulsified. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, or add more oil if you want it less acidic.
- For the salad: Lay out the bacon in rows on the prepared baking sheet. Place in the oven on the upper rack and cook until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Once it is nice and crispy, chop it up for your salad.
- In a large bowl, combine the bacon, pasta, gorgonzola, romaine, cabbage, iceberg, tomatoes and red onions. Add the dressing and toss together until all is well coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
CHOPPED SALAD
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, combine the onions, water, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Add 1/2 cup of the oil to the vinegar mixture. Add additional to taste.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, roasted peppers, olives, haricots verts, cucumber, and herbs. Toss with enough dressing to coat, and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve any remaining dressing on the side.
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil to blend. Add the lettuce, radicchio, beans, and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to coat. Season the salad, to taste, with more salt and pepper, and serve.
CHOPPED SALAD
The key is chopping the veggies into small pieces. This is what gives the salad such a clean, fresh taste. The small pieces impart juices and flavor. No dressing required. This is good for lunch or as a side dish for dinner. It can be kept in the refrigerator for several days. NOTE: For a Fatoush-type of salad, toast or broil a slice of pita bread; break-up the crispy pieces into the salad.
Provided by Kathy228
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop the vegetables into small 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a big bowl.
- Stir in the nuts.
- Quarter the olives; add to the vegetables.
- Stir in the crumbled cheese.
- Chop lettuce into fine pieces; combine with vegetable mixture.
- Chill several hours before serving.
- This recipe is flexible. Add or delete vegetables and/or nuts to your liking. Diced zucchini, red peppers, fresh herbs, pumpkin seed kernels can all be used in any combination that appeals to your family.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.7, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 284.1, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6.3
PEA, ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA CHOPPED SALAD
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories project, salads and dressings
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add peas, and cook until tender but still slightly firm, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove peas to a strainer and cool under cold running water. Let dry. Bring water back to a boil. Add asparagus, and cook until tender but still slightly crisp, about 4 minutes. Drain, and cool under cold running water. Dry on a dish towel, then slice into 3/4-inch pieces (there should be about 1 cup). Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together garlic chives, vinegar, mustard, large pinch salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Taste and adjust seasoning; it should be highly seasoned.
- In a large serving bowl, combine arugula, lollo rosso, peas, asparagus, tarragon and daikon radish. Pour about half the dressing on top, and toss to coat vegetables, adding more dressing if necessary. Let sit for 15 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning once more before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 127, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 324 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ICEBERG LETTUCE CHOPPED SALAD WITH "FRENCH" DRESSING
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine lettuce and chopped veggies in salad bowl.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients into a blender. Put the top in place and blend on high until dressing is combined. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste.
LATE-SUMMER CHOPPED SALAD WITH COTTAGE CHEESE
As summer winds down, combine cucumbers with a taste of fall -- apples and fennel -- in this crunchy salad. Cottage cheese makes it substantial enough for lunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine rice-wine vinegar, oil, and salt. Toss with cucumber, fennel, and apple. Serve spooned over cottage cheese, sprinkled with pepper and fennel fronds.
CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl combine the chopped broccoli, chopped cauliflower, diced celery, tomatoes, cucumbers, peas, olives, and bacon. Gently toss.
- In another bowl combine all of the dressing ingredients. Stir until sugar is dissolved and all is mixed well.
- Pour over the vegetable mixture and stir in well.
- Stir in the Craisins and sunflower seeds, reserving a few to sprinkle on top of the salad for serving.
- Chill for an hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3811 kcal, Fat 310 g, SaturatedFat 49 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Sodium 5073 mg, Carbohydrate 177 g, Sugar 98 g, Protein 66 mg
GRILLED CHICKEN CHOPPED SALAD
Layered desserts always grab my family's attention, but salads? Not so much. I wondered if I could get everyone on board by presenting a healthy salad in an eye-catching way. I'm happy to say that it worked. -Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss chicken with 4 tablespoons dressing. Brush zucchini and onion with remaining 2 tablespoons dressing., Place corn, zucchini and onion on a grill rack over medium heat; close lid. Grill zucchini and onion 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill corn 10-12 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally. , Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink., Cut corn from cobs; cut zucchini, onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a 3-qt. trifle bowl or other glass bowl, layer romaine, cucumber, grilled vegetables and chicken. If desired, serve with additional dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ALEXIS'S CHOPPED VEGETABLE SALAD
This recipe, courtesy of Martha's daughter Alexis, takes full advantage of summer's availability of fresh vegetables. The trick is to cut all of the vegetables into similar-size pieces so that each forkful offers a mix of flavors.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare an ice-water bath. Set aside. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add corn and sugar. Blanch until tender about 6 minutes. Remove from water and plunge immediately into ice bath. When the corn is thoroughly cool, remove from ice bath. Using a large knife, remove kernels from cobs. Transfer to a large bowl. Add beans to boiling water. Blanch until tender about 1 minute. With a slotted spoon, remove from water and plunge immediately into ice bath. When beans are thoroughly cooled, transfer to a colander to drain.
- Add wax and green beans, tomatoes, red and yellow pepper, onion, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno to corn. Stir to combine. Add olive oil, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve immediately.
CHOPPED SALAD WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING
This is one of my all-time favorite salads! I've had it twice at Ruth's Chris Steak House and was excited to find this copycat recipe on the web.It's an eclectic mix of 11 ingredients and you can customize it to suit personal tastes.The restaurant makes the onion rings by coating thinly sliced red onion rings with flour, then deep-frying in oil, but you can substitute canned french-fried onion rings if desired (granted, they're not the same) or skip the onion rings entirely. This recipe makes 4 main-dish salads ( my girlfriend and I usually split one salad at the restaurant and it's plenty!)
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a very large bowl, combine lettuce,spinach,radicchio,red onions,green olives,mushrooms,eggs,hearts of palm and bacon; toss well.
- Add crumbled blue cheese, croutons and about 1/2 to 3/4 of Lemon Basil Dressing; toss until well mixed.
- Divide salad among 4 dinner plates, garnish with cherry tomato halves and top salads with crispy fried onions.
- For Lemon Basil Dressing:.
- Combine all ingredients,add seasoned salt and garlic pepper to taste.
- Mix well; refrigerate until serving.
- Refrigerate any leftover dressing.
Tips for Making the Best Chopped Salad:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your salad.
- Chop your vegetables evenly. This will help them cook evenly and make your salad more visually appealing.
- Don't overdress your salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, so start with a small amount and add more as needed.
- Let your salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.
- Serve your salad with a variety of toppings. This will allow your guests to customize their salads to their liking.
Conclusion:
A chopped salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its fresh, vibrant flavors and crunchy texture, a chopped salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give a chopped salad a try.
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