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Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chopped Salad With Herb Vinaigrette Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ½ cup Comte cheese, cubed; ⅓ cup kalamata olives, cut in half; 6 thick slices salami, sliced; 6 cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp sundried tomatoes, diced; 4 marinated artichoke hearts, halved; 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped; ½ lemon, juiced; ⅓ cup olive oil; ¼ tsp salt; 1 garlic clove; 2 tbsp parsley; 2 tbsp cilantro

ByBen Miller October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

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Introduction

This Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Herb Vinaigrette is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any meal. Packed with fresh vegetables, savory salami, and tangy cheese, it’s easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with your favorite protein or as a refreshing side.

A dark bowl filled with a fresh salad made of bright green lettuce leaves torn into pieces, yellow cheese cubes scattered through the mix, thin dark red strips of salami, and dark olives cut in halves. The salad looks fresh and slightly glossy with dressing. Two long golden spoons rest in the bowl, one partly buried in the salad. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface, with a large piece of pale yellow Comté cheese on a wooden board nearby and a small jar of green dressing to the right. A partial view of a white plate with salad and a fork is seen on the left edge. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ cup Comte cheese, cubed
⅓ cup kalamata olives, cut in half
6 thick slices salami, sliced
6 cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp sundried tomatoes, diced
4 marinated artichoke hearts, halved
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ tsp salt
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp parsley
2 tbsp cilantro

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the herb vinaigrette by combining lemon juice, olive oil, salt, garlic clove, parsley, and cilantro in a jar. Blend with an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth.
Step 2: Chop or slice the Comte cheese, kalamata olives, salami, cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts, and romaine lettuce. Add all ingredients to a large bowl.
Step 3: Drizzle the prepared herb vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and toss well to combine evenly.
Step 4: Serve immediately as a side salad or alongside your favorite protein for a full meal.

Tips & Variations

For a vegetarian version, omit the salami and add extra artichokes or roasted chickpeas for protein.
Use fresh herbs like basil or mint in place of parsley and cilantro to vary the flavor.
To make the salad more filling, add cooked quinoa or farro.

Storage

Store any leftover salad and dressing separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Toss the salad with the vinaigrette just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

How to Serve

A close-up of a mixed salad in a dark bowl with chopped green lettuce as the base layer, topped with small cubes of yellow cheese, thin red slices of cured meat, dark purple olive halves, and small pieces of tomato and celery spread evenly throughout. Two golden serving spoons rest inside the bowl on top of the salad. Next to the bowl, there is a wooden board holding a wedge of pale yellow cheese with a label, and a small glass jar with green dressing. The whole scene is set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cheese?

Yes, feta or mozzarella cubes work well as alternatives to Comte cheese and will still complement the Mediterranean flavors.

How long does the vinaigrette keep?

The herb vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in a sealed container. Shake or stir well before using.