La Scala Chopped Salad
La Scala Chopped Salad is a fresh and colorful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its blend of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and briny Kalamata olives. Topped with a tangy homemade dressing, this salad is perfect for summer picnics or as a light meal. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumber.
- Slice the onion: Thinly slice the red onion; start with half and adjust to taste.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the romaine, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives gently.
- Add feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.
- Whisk dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar until combined.
- Dress your salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg