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Chopped Salad

A refreshing and colorful chopped salad packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup corn canned or fresh
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin optional

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, corn, and black beans.
  2. Toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper, and cumin until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or proteins such as grilled chicken or feta cheese.

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