Chop Salad Recipe

This vibrant Chop Chop Salad is a delightful explosion of fresh flavors and textures! Perfect as a refreshing side dish for your favorite curry, grilled meats, or even as a light lunch. All the vegetables are chopped or diced for easy eating and maximum flavor impact. Customize it to your liking – feel free to add or subtract veggies based on your preference and what's in season!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 27.6 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Chop Salad

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How to Make Chop Salad

  1. Wash and thoroughly dry all vegetables.
  2. Finely chop the red onion (1/2 medium), cucumber (1 medium), green bell pepper (1/2 medium), and celery (2 stalks).
  3. Dice the tomatoes (1 cup, cherry or grape tomatoes work well).
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped red onion, cucumber, green bell pepper, celery, and tomatoes.
  5. Add the chickpeas (1 can, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed).
  6. Add the chopped fresh parsley (1/4 cup) and fresh cilantro (1/4 cup).
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil (3 tablespoons), lemon juice (2 tablespoons), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon).
  8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  9. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  10. Serve chilled. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chop Salad?

Chop Salad takes about 55 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chop Salad?

Chop Salad has approximately 27.6 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chop Salad?

The key ingredients for Chop Salad are Celery, Green Pepper, Scallions, Diced Tomato, Cucumber, Chives. See the full list with measurements above.

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