Best Scoopable Green Chopped Salad Recipes

CHOPPED GREEN SALAD RECIPE

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This chopped green salad will amaze everyone around the table! Homemade Italian dressing, crunchy veggies and Parmesan cheese combine into one extraordinary side salad.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 recipe Homemade Italian Dressing
1 Romaine heart (3 cups)
5 cups leafy lettuce
1 large shallot
1 English cucumber (2 cups chopped)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup ripe green olives, halved
1/2 cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup Parmesan shavings or shreds, plus more to serve
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half.
Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the dressing, and toss to combine. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg

FAVORITE CHOPPED SALAD

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This chopped salad will amaze everyone around the table! Homemade Italian dressing, veggies and Parmesan cheese combine into one extraordinary salad.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 recipe Homemade Italian Dressing
1 Romaine heart (3 cups)
5 cups leafy lettuce
1 large shallot
1 English cucumber (2 cups chopped)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup ripe green olives, halved
1/2 cup jarred sliced pepperoncini
1/4 cup Parmesan shavings or shreds, plus more to serve
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

Make the Homemade Italian Dressing.
Chop romaine and lettuce. Thinly slice the shallot. Peel and chop cucumber. Slice tomatoes and olives in half.
Mix together all the ingredients for the salad, including the dressing, and toss to combine. If making in advance, refrigerate the components separately; bring the dressing to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Sugar 1.3 g, Sodium 49.6 mg, Fat 11.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.5 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg

CHOPPED GREEK SALAD

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While living in San Diego during college, I had a favorite Greek casual dining spot. Now that I'm back in my hometown, I've re-created some dishes from the Greek diner and it takes me right back. -Jennifer Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 cups chopped romaine
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/3 cup sliced Greek olives
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped pepperoncini
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Place first 7 ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SCOOPABLE MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD

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Why eat your salad with a fork when you can scoop it up with pita chips? That's the whole idea behind this crunchy salad that's full of colorful chopped summer vegetables and dressed with creamy tahini dressing.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

12 ounces radishes, chopped (about 2 bunches)
2 cups cooked fresh or frozen corn kernels (from about 4 ears corn)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
4 mini cucumbers, ends trimmed, chopped (2 cups)
3 scallions, white and green parts, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 pound)
1/2 red onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, grated
1/2 cup well-stirred tahini
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pita chips, for scooping

Steps:

For the salad base: Add the radishes, corn, parsley, cucumbers, scallions, tomatoes and red onion to a large bowl.
For the dressing: Whisk together the lemon juice, honey and garlic in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the tahini. Whisk in the water a little at a time until the sauce is smooth, creamy and the consistency of slightly whipped cream. Whisk in the cumin, cayenne and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and add more salt if desired.
For serving: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss with tongs to combine thoroughly; season with salt and pepper. Serve pita chips alongside it for scooping.