Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Italian La Scala Chopped Salad, a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, briny olives, and creamy feta cheese. This refreshing dish is perfect for picnics, summer barbecues, or cozy family dinners. Each bite offers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor that will transport you to a sun-soaked Italian terrace. Enjoy this easy-to-make salad as a side or a standalone dish that steals the spotlight at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Wash and chop all vegetables. Cut romaine into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve cherry tomatoes and dice cucumber into small cubes. Soak sliced red onion in water briefly to reduce intensity.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and Kalamata olives. Toss gently.
- Add crumbled feta cheese on top. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve fresh in a bowl or on individual plates.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg