Name: Ultimate Italian-Inspired Chopped Salad: Easy Lunch Prep!
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce; 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes; 1 diced cucumber; 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion; 1/3 cup of sliced Kalamata olives; 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese; 1 can (15 oz) of drained and rinsed chickpeas; 1/4 cup of Italian dressing; 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil

Description

Make lunch prep a breeze with this Italian-Inspired Chopped Salad. Perfect for easy, healthy workday meals that delight the taste buds! 155 chars

Ingredients

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4 cups of chopped romaine lettuce

1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes

1 diced cucumber

1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion

1/3 cup of sliced Kalamata olives

1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese

1 can (15 oz) of drained and rinsed chickpeas

1/4 cup of Italian dressing

1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil

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Instructions

Start by washing all the fresh produce thoroughly. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, and dice the cucumber. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion. Place these ingredients in a large bowl.

Next, add the sliced Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese to the bowl of colorful vegetables. This combination not only adds flavor but also provides healthy fats.

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and add them to the salad mixture for added protein and fiber.

Pour the Italian dressing over the chopped salad and give it a gentle toss to coat every ingredient.

Finally, sprinkle the chopped fresh basil over the salad for added freshness and aroma.

Notes

This Italian-Inspired Chopped Salad is a quick, nutritious option for workday lunches, requiring just 15 minutes to prepare. Packed with fresh ingredients, it’s both delicious and filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 servings
Calories: 290
Sugar: 2g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 10g