5 from 30 votes
Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad (Easy!)
The Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad combines diced cucumber, ripe Roma tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, garbanzo beans, Kalamata olives or vegan feta, feta cheese, and pepperoncini with a red wine vinegar and oregano dressing. The salad offers a crisp, fresh texture with a tangy vinaigrette that brightens each bite. It's ideal for a light lunch or as a vibrant side dish and can be served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
medium bowls
Calories:
91 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber I use hothouse/English, large
- 4-5 Roma tomatoes ripe
- 1 red bell pepper large
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 15 oz. garbanzo beans canned
- kalamata olives vegan feta cheese crumbles; optional
- feta cheese
- Pepperoncini
- fresh herbs
For the vinegar dressing:
- 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp. salt (or up to 1/2 tsp.)
- olive oil optional, 1 Tbsp
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Rinse and drain garbanzo beans. Add to bowl.
- Give the dressing another stir, and pour over the salad. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust flavors if needed. (More salt, vinegar, black pepper, fresh herbs, etc.)
- Serve this dish immediately or refrigerate for at least an hour to let flavors further combine. Some dressing will settle on the bottom, so stir again before serving.
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Notes
- This recipe yields about 8 heaping cups, serving 4 as a main or up to 10 as a smaller side dish.
- Refrigerate the salad for an hour before serving to enhance flavor meld, stirring well before serving.
- Adjust dressing seasonings to taste, adding more salt, vinegar, or herbs as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Potassium
346mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1040IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
34mg
(38%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 medium bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.