Best 5 Traditional Chopped Salad Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with Traditional Chopped Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that captivates the senses with its medley of crisp vegetables, succulent herbs, and tangy dressing. This classic salad, with roots in the Middle Eastern cuisine, offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the authentic recipe, along with variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and allergies. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the secrets behind this timeless salad, uncovering tips and tricks for achieving the perfect balance of flavors.

**Recipe Variations:**
- Vegan Chopped Salad: Transform the traditional recipe into a plant-based delight by replacing the feta cheese with crumbled tofu or a vegan cheese alternative.
- Gluten-Free Chopped Salad: Ensure a gluten-free experience by using gluten-free bread crumbs or panko crumbs for the croutons.
- Low-Carb Chopped Salad: Adapt the recipe for a low-carb diet by omitting the bread crumbs and adding more non-starchy vegetables like cucumber, celery, and radishes.
- Nut-Free Chopped Salad: For those with nut allergies, substitute the pine nuts with sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts.
- Spicy Chopped Salad: Add a touch of heat by incorporating diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes into the dressing.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WALDORF SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup walnuts halves
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 lemon, zest finely grated
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large crisp apples, such as Gala
2 ribs celery (with leaves), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (leaves chopped)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 head Boston lettuce, trimmed, washed, and dried

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and break the nuts up into small pieces.
Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, honey, and lemon zest in a large bowl and season generously with pepper.
Halve, core, and cut the apples into 3/4-inch pieces, leaving the skin intact. Add the apples, celery and raisins to the bowl, and sprinkle with the lemon juice; then toss with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
When ready to serve, toss walnuts into the salad. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large platter, or divide them among 4 salad plates. Place the salad on the lettuce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 98 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 22 grams

ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce (from 1/2 head)
2 cups finely chopped radicchio (from 1/2 large head)
1/2 cup drained canned white beans, rinsed and patted dry
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomato halves, drained and chopped

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

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This can take a while - or not. I work progressively: shred the cabbage, then salt it. Cut the carrots, then salt them, letting them sit while you're slicing the onion. Add the onion to the carrots, and so on. The salting intensifies flavor, slightly pickling the vegetables.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small head cabbage, trimmed and shredded
Coarse salt
2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 small red onion, or a couple of shallots, peeled and sliced thin
1 medium or 2 small cucumbers, peeled if necessary, cut in half, seeded and cut into chunks
1 turnip, kohlrabi, or beet, peeled and sliced thin
2 small celery stalks, trimmed and chopped (or 1 bulb fennel, or both)
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Lemon juice to taste
Salt and ground black pepper

Steps:

In a colander or strainer, salt the cabbage with at least a tablespoonful and toss. In another colander, combine the carrots, onion, cucumbers and turnip, kohlrabi or beet (the beet will bleed, so you may want to do that separately), and salt with at least a tablespoonful and toss.
As the cabbage wilts, squeeze out a little excess liquid. Toss the other vegetables from time to time. They can stay in the salt for up to an hour or as little as 15 minutes, during which time you can prepare the other vegetables.
Rinse the salted vegetables lightly and spin in a salad spinner for a few seconds to remove excess liquid. Toss with the unsalted vegetables and dress with the olive oil, lemon juice and salt and pepper. Taste, adjust seasoning and serve. The salad will keep for a couple of days.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 138, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 518 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Chopped Mediterranean Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, kalamata olive

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cucumbers
4 tomatoes
1 red onion
½ cup feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup kalamata olive

Steps:

Peel the cucumbers. Cut into discs, and then quarter the discs. Place in a large salad bowl.
Cut tomatoes into quarters, lengthwise, and then rotate and cut into large chunks. Add to the salad bowl.
Cut the red onion in half, removing the skin, stem, and bottom. Thinly slice and add to the bowl.
Add the feta cheese, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olives to the salad bowl and toss gently.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 10 grams

CHOPPED SALAD

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A good chopped salad is a buoyant mix of different textures (creamy, crisp, crunchy, juicy), a range of colors, and sweet, salty and tangy flavors. This one has it all, in just the right proportions. You can gather all the ingredients in advance, including cooking the bacon and the eggs. But don't toss everything together until just before serving - and, preferably, do so at the table for maximum impact.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weeknight, salads and dressings, vegetables, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lemon
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 romaine hearts (about 1 pound), trimmed and torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4 cup (about 6 ounces) chopped cooked bacon
3/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 hard-cooked (or jammy) eggs, quartered

Steps:

Make the dressing: Zest the lemon into a small bowl, then halve the naked lemon and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Whisk in oil and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
Put the romaine into a large bowl, then top with tomatoes, bacon, cucumber, blue cheese and scallions. Drizzle in about two thirds of the dressing, then toss until well coated.
Place sliced avocado and eggs on top of salad, and season lightly with salt and pepper (especially the avocado, which can take a lot of salt). Drizzle salad with remaining dressing, and serve.

Tips:

Use a sharp knife. This will make chopping the vegetables much easier and will help you get even pieces.
Chop the vegetables into small pieces. This will help them cook evenly and will make the salad easier to eat.
Don't be afraid to mix and match different types of vegetables. This is a great way to add variety and flavor to your salad.
Use fresh herbs, if possible. They will add a lot of flavor to the salad.
Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
Let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Traditional Chopped Salad is an easy, healthy, and delicious salad that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its crunchy texture and flavorful dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.