Description
Chopped Italian Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. With a mix of crisp vegetables, creamy feta, and zesty Italian dressing, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or as a light meal, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will impress your family and friends with its freshness and simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced (preferably English)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop for easy access.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables with black olives and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
- For enhanced flavor, chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg