Description
Experience a burst of freshness with this Famous La Scala Chopped Salad. This vibrant dish features crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and colorful bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty olive oil and lemon dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light lunch, this salad is not just a side but a centerpiece that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and pleasing to the eye, it’s sure to become a favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red & yellow), diced
- 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash all vegetables under cold water. Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large bowl.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Add these to the bowl with the lettuce.
- Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle this dressing over the salad.
- Gently toss everything until well combined. Season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg