Easy Green Summer Chopped Salad
Fresh chopped salad with romaine, chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, and feta cheese.Tossed in a simple lemon oregano dressing.Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped (about 4–5 cups)
- 1 14–15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs dill, mint, basil, or a combination
- 1 cup chopped radishes
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pita chips or croutons
For the Dressing
- 5 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a small jar or bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Shake or whisk until the dressing is fully combined.
- Wash and chop the romaine lettuce.
- Chop the cucumber and radishes into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the fresh herbs.
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- Add the lettuce, chickpeas, cucumber, herbs, radishes, and feta cheese to a large serving bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Top with crushed pita chips or croutons just before serving.
- Serve immediately and enjoy this Easy Green Summer Chopped Salad fresh.
Notes
- Replace chickpeas with grilled chicken, turkey, tofu, or another preferred protein.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Include cherry tomatoes for additional color and sweetness.
- Serve alongside grilled meats, sandwiches, wraps, or soup.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta cheese.