Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad

Italian chopped salad is all about balance crisp vegetables, bold flavors, and a simple dressing that ties everything together. Chopped small, every bite gives you a little of everything. This vegetarian version keeps it clean, colorful, and satisfying, perfect as a main salad or a standout side.

It’s bright, unfussy food the Let’s Veg way.

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Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad

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Vegetarian Italian chopped salad made with fresh vegetables, chickpeas, and a simple vinaigrette. A crisp, easy Let’s Veg recipe for any meal.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 71

Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• 1 cup cucumber diced
• ½ cup red bell pepper diced
• ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
• ½ cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup pepperoncini sliced (optional)
• ½ cup mozzarella cubes or provolone optional
• ¼ cup black olives sliced

Equipment

Salad Bowl Set

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Salad Bowl

Cooking Instructions

 

1. 3 tbsp olive oil
2. 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar
3. ½ tsp dried oregano
4. ¼ tsp garlic powder
5. Salt, to taste
6. Black pepper, to taste

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 142mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2901IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Add chopped artichoke hearts for extra Italian flavor

Skip cheese for a vegan version

Keeps well refrigerated for up to 24 hours

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