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La Scala Chopped Salad

A vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing, perfect as a side dish or a light main meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Healthy, Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Vegetables
  • 4 cups Chopped Lettuce Roma or butter lettuce preferred.
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, halved Vine-ripe tomatoes add better flavor.
  • 1 medium Cucumber, diced English cucumber has fewer seeds.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion, thinly sliced Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to reduce sharpness.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper, diced Any color works, red or yellow are sweeter.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, pitted and sliced Substitutable with Castelvetrano olives.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled Can use a sheep/goat blend or ricotta salata.
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Extra-virgin for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is superior to bottled.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked is recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop all the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.
Dressing
  1. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until slightly emulsified.
Serving
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine.
  2. Serve immediately or keep dressing separate until just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Use a sharp knife for chopping and a salad spinner for washing lettuce. Best served fresh; keep leftovers in an airtight container, separating the dressing to maintain crispness.

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