Chop Salad

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Whether you call it Chop Salad or Chopped Salad, this full meal favorite stars on many restaurant menus, and is a great make-ahead salad for entertaining or everyday. Almost any ingredient that can be chopped into cubes works here, so keep the recipe in mind for leftovers: roast beef, or pork, or poultry, any cooked vegetable, and any bits of cheese you might have in the fridge. And consider rolling the chop salad up in a large tortilla for a great, and portable, wrap meal. Avocado adds its wonderful texture and nutty flavor.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon onion, minced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch Few grinds black pepper

Salad:

  • 2 Chilean Hass avocados

  • 1 cup turkey or chicken, cooked and cubed

  • 1 cup salami, cubed

  • 4 ounces reduced fat mozzarella cheese, cubed

  • 1 cup Italian parsley, coarsely chopped

  • 1 (10 ounce) bag romaine, chopped

Directions

  1. Dressing: In large salad bowl combine oil, vinegar, mustard, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and whisk to blend.

  2. Salad: Cut avocados in half, remove pit, and peel. Cut into chunks. Add to dressing in bowl and toss gently to coat. Add all remaining ingredients and toss gently to mix.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
23g Fat
8g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 29%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 680mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 146mg 11%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 520mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.