Chopped Mediterranean Salad
Chopped Mediterranean Salad mixes chopped romaine, radicchio, cucumbers, red and yellow grape tomatoes, colorful bell peppers, red onion, chickpeas, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Tossed with a zesty red wine vinaigrette made from red wine vinegar, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, shallots, garlic, Dijon mustard, and oregano, this salad is fresh, crunchy, and vibrant with balanced tangy and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 2 heads romaine lettuce about 6 cups - chopped, hearts
- 3 cups radicchio chopped
- 1 cup cucumber English, diced
- 1 cup grape tomato quartered, red
- 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered, yellow
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 bell pepper diced, orange
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese divided, crumbled
Red Wine Vinaigrette:
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon shallot very finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep all the ingredients, dice them so that they are all approximately the same size, and add them to a large bowl.
- Also, add the chickpeas and 2/3 of the crumbled feta.
- After that, add the ingredients for the red wine vinaigrette to a jar. Close with the lid and shake until well combined.
- Pour half of the vinaigrette mixture over the salad and toss to combine. Taste and add more vinaigrette if needed. Also, you can make it in advance and store it in the fridge for 5 days.
- Add the remaining crumbled feta on top of the salad, garnish with more kalamata olives, and serve.
- Or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1049mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 815mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 7692IU | 154% |
| Vitamin C | 94mg | 104% |
| Calcium | 289mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.