Description
A vibrant, flavorful Mediterranean Chopped Salad featuring fresh romaine, comte cheese, kalamata olives, salami, cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, and marinated artichoke hearts, all tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-herb vinaigrette. Perfect as a refreshing side or a light meal with your favorite protein.
Ingredients
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Mediterranean Chopped Salad
- 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
Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
- ½ lemon, juiced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp parsley
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Chop or slice all of your salad ingredients, including romaine lettuce, comte cheese, kalamata olives, salami, cherry tomatoes, sundried tomatoes, and marinated artichoke hearts. Place them together into a large mixing bowl.
- Make the Herb Vinaigrette: In a jar or blender, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, garlic clove, parsley, and cilantro. Blend thoroughly with an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth and emulsified.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the prepared lemon-herb vinaigrette over the large bowl of chopped salad ingredients. Toss everything well to coat all components evenly with the dressing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Mediterranean Chopped Salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or pair it with your favorite protein for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can substitute Comte cheese with another semi-hard cheese like Gruyère or Manchego if desired.
- For a vegetarian version, replace salami with grilled chickpeas or roasted vegetables.
- Ensure all salad ingredients are chopped to similar bite-sized pieces for better texture and mixing.
- Store any leftover vinaigrette in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; give it a good shake before using again.
- This salad is best served fresh to keep the lettuce crisp and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Mediterranean salad, chopped salad, herb vinaigrette, healthy salad, no cook recipe, Comte cheese salad, lemon dressing
