Simple to Prepare: With just a few quick chopping steps, this salad comes together effortlessly!
Great for Advance Prep: You can make this salad a day or two ahead, making it ideal for meal prepping or hosting gatherings!
Bursting with Flavor: Fresh herbs, tangy feta, briny olives, and a zesty vinaigrette combine to create an irresistible taste sensation!
Ideal for Groups: This generously sized salad is perfect for feeding a crowd and can be easily scaled up to accommodate even more guests!
Salad Ingredients
Romaine Lettuce: Finely chop romaine or use a mix of other greens instead.
Tomatoes: Opt for small, juicy varieties like grape or cherry tomatoes, halved lengthwise.
Persian Cucumbers: These small, sweet, almost seedless cucumbers are a favorite. Known for their thin skin and lack of digestive issues, they don’t require peeling and are perfect for salads.
Chickpeas: Rinse and drain canned chickpeas for a great plant-based protein that makes this salad a complete meal. Alternatively, white beans can be used if you prefer.
Kalamata Olives: Add a briny, salty flavor. Jarred artichokes or pepperoncini can be substituted for a similar taste.
Red Onions: Finely chop red onions to blend seamlessly into the salad, avoiding large, overpowering bites.
Feta: A quintessential Mediterranean cheese that adds a creamy, tangy element.
Dressing Ingredients
Feel free to use a store-bought dressing for this Mediterranean chopped salad, but the homemade dressing in this recipe is so quick and easy that it’s worth taking a few minutes to prepare it.
Olive Oil: Choose a high-quality extra virgin olive oil for the best taste.
Lemon Juice: Adds a nice acidity to the dressing. You can also use any type of vinegar, such as red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar, as an alternative.
Dijon Mustard: Adds depth of flavor and helps to emulsify the dressing.
Garlic: Essential for any Mediterranean-style dressing! If you prefer a milder flavor, use garlic powder.
Herbs: Use whatever herbs you like or have available. To boost the Mediterranean flavors, I use dried oregano, but fresh or dried dill, thyme, or parsley are also great options.
