Description
The Parmesan Chopped Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines crunchy vegetables with creamy Parmesan cheese and a tangy vinaigrette. This delightful salad is perfect for any occasion, whether served as a light lunch, a side at dinner, or as a base for your favorite protein. Its unique chopped presentation ensures each bite is bursting with flavor and texture. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe can be easily customized to suit your tastes, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious eaters and salad lovers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry all vegetables. Chop romaine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Taste and adjust seasoning of the vinaigrette if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine all chopped vegetables.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and parsley to the vegetable mix.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 12mg