Best Chopped Salad With Feta Cheese Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD



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Make this Mediterranean Chopped Salad for a large crowd. It's full of veggies, chickpeas, feta cheese, and olives and tossed in a lemony herb dressing!

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Categories     Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 heads romaine lettuce (chopped, about 6 cups)
1 pint grape tomatoes (quartered)
1 cup chopped Persian cucumbers
15 ounce can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
¼ cup red onions (finely chopped)
¼ cup Kalamata olives pitted (sliced)
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon parsley chopped
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove ( pressed)
½ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Assemble the salad in a large bowl by placing the chopped lettuce first, then arranging lines of the remaining ingredients on top of the chopped lettuce.
  • To prepare the dressing, whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing in a small mason jar until emulsified.
  • When ready to serve, pour the dressing on top of the salad. Garnish with parsley. Toss if you prefer to keep the salad untossed for best presentation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 493 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHOPPED GREEK SALAD



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This Greek salad recipe is the best! It features chopped romaine lettuce and colorful garden vegetables, plus irresistible olives, feta cheese, and a simple Greek vinaigrette. Recipe yields 6 to 8 side servings or 3 to 4 meal-sized servings (that's a lot of salad!). If you store the salad separately from the vinaigrette, it will keep well for up to 4 days.

Provided by Cookie and Kate

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 ounces chopped romaine lettuce* (about 2 medium or 3 small heads, chopped)
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 medium cucumber (about 8 ounces), seeded and chopped
1 yellow or orange bell pepper
1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
6 ounces feta cheese, sliced into 1/4" cubes (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 medium cloves garlic, pressed or minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Pinch of red pepper flakes, for heat (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, pepper, onion, parsley, olives and feta. Toss the ingredients together and set aside.
  • To prepare the vinaigrette, combine all of the ingredients in a liquid measuring cup and whisk until blended. Taste, and add more vinegar if you'd like a more tangy dressing, or more honey for a more tame dressing.
  • If you'll be serving all of the salad at once, go ahead and drizzle enough dressing in to lightly coat the salad and toss to combine. I prefer to store the salad and dressing separately so I can enjoy salad for a few days. Whisk the dressing again before drizzling (if the olive oil solidifies a bit in the refrigerator, don't worry, that's normal-just let it warm up for about 5 minutes at room temperature or microwave for 10 to 20 seconds).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 side salad with 1/8th of salad dressing, Calories 246 calories, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 502.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 11.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, Cholesterol 19 mg

CHICKEN CHOPPED MEDITERRANEAN SALAD WITH FETA VINAIGRETTE



Chicken Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Feta Vinaigrette image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 precooked chicken breasts, diced
1 (10-ounce) bag romaine hearts
1 English cucumber, sliced
1 cup chopped kalamata olives
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning (recommended: Spice Islands)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, plus extra for garnish
3 Roma tomatoes, sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a bowl large enough for tossing salad, add diced chicken breast.
  • Chop the romaine and add to salad bowl. Toss in the cucumber, olives and red onion and set aside.
  • In a sealable jar or container with a lid, combine red wine vinaigrette, Greek seasoning and crumbled feta cheese. Seal lid and shake vigorously.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Divide among chilled salad plates and garnish with extra crumbled feta cheese and sliced tomatoes.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE, FETA, AND DILL



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Make this salad with whatever produce you'd like (such as blanched fava beans and asparagus in the spring); just make sure everything is cut to roughly the same size.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     Bon Appétit     Salad     Salad Dressing     Dill     Feta     Shallot     Cucumber     Radicchio     Lemon     Sugar Snap Pea     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Summer     Spring

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium shallot, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
Kosher salt
8 ounces sugar snap peas (about 2 cups), trimmed, thinly sliced on a diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch radishes (about 12), trimmed, thinly sliced
4 medium Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 romaine heart, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 medium head of radicchio, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
6 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups torn dill fronds
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vinegar in a large bowl. Let sit 10 minutes, then mix in oil. Set vinaigrette aside.
  • Meanwhile, mix a palmful of salt into a medium bowl of ice water; add peas. Let sit 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry (this makes them super crisp).
  • Add peas, radishes, cucumbers, romaine, and radicchio to bowl with reserved vinaigrette; toss well to coat. Add feta and dill, season with salt and pepper, and toss again to combine. Transfer to a platter to serve.
  • Do Ahead:
  • Vinaigrette can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE



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The ingredients for this colorful salad can be prepared in advance and stored in separate containers, leaving only the arrangement for the last minute.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 heads Bibb lettuce or 1 head Boston lettuce, shredded
2 large carrots, cut into matchstick-size pieces
1 yellow and 1 red pepper, cut into matchstick-size pieces
3 beets, cooked, peeled, and cut into matchstick-size pieces (optional)
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1 ripe tomato, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
4 radishes, sliced paper thin
1 head radicchio, shredded
2 heads Belgian endive, sliced
1/4 pound feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Watercress or mache leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Scatter shredded lettuce on a serving platter. Arrange vegetables, radicchio, endive, and cheese in separate rows on top of lettuce.
  • Whisk together mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Drizzle dressing over salad, sprinkle with parsley and watercress or mache leaves, add more pepper, and serve.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, FETA AND AVOCADO



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Like any good chopped salad, the lettuce here is in equal balance with the other ingredients, making this a great choice for those who are less than enthusiastic about leafy greens. Creamy feta and avocado mingle with briny olives and capers while cucumbers and finely chopped romaine provide crunch. Use this recipe as a template for making the most of ingredients you have on hand; radishes, cherry tomatoes or diced onion would all be welcome here. The same flexibility applies for the croutons: Stale bread works, of course, but even leftover hot dog buns, pita bread or oyster crackers become excellent little croutons when toasted in the oven.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups small (1/2-inch) diced stale bread, buns or pita (about 3 to 4 ounces)
6 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 romaine heart, quartered lengthwise and sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 medium (or 1/2 large) English cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded and diced
1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano or other green olives, roughly chopped (about 3 ounces)
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2 scallions)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon drained capers, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 firm-ripe avocado, halved, pitted and diced
3/4 cup diced or crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs, such as dill, basil, mint or parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the diced bread on a sheet pan, drizzle lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss, then bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until well toasted. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, place the romaine pieces in a large mixing bowl, along with the chickpeas, cucumber, olives and scallions.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 6 tablespoons olive oil with the vinegar, capers, shallots, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and whisk well. Pour enough dressing over the salad to moisten; toss well. Add the avocado, feta and herbs and toss gently, adding more dressing to taste. Top with the croutons and a generous sprinkle of herbs and serve.

FETA ROMAINE SALAD



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My friend Cathy, who is of Greek heritage, prepared this simple romaine salad recipe for me. She served it with lamb chops and pitas-what a classic Mediterranean meal! -Michael Volpatt, San Francisco, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 bunch romaine, chopped
3 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup chopped seeded cucumber
1/2 cup Greek olives, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHOPPED VEGGIE SALAD WITH WATERMELON AND FETA CHEESE



Chopped Veggie Salad with Watermelon and Feta Cheese image

Provided by Rozanne Gold

Categories     Salad     Breakfast     No-Cook     Picnic     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Yogurt     Low Cal     High Fiber     Dinner     Lunch     Feta     Watermelon     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Potluck     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Campari or plum tomatoes, diced, drained
1 1/2 cups diced seeded watermelon
1 large green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1/2 cup very thinly sliced radishes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
10 ounces feta cheese, broken into small cubes (about 2 1/2 cups), divided
2 green onions, chopped, divided
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, divided
1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt*
1 teaspoon dried oregano
*A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.

Steps:

  • Toss first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Add half each of cheese, green onions, and mint. Mix remaining cheese, green onions, mint, and oil in processor; add yogurt and oregano. Process just to blend (do not over-mix or dressing will get thin). Season dressing with salt and pepper; mix into salad.

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