If you are looking for a fresh and tasty salad then this Mediterranean chopped salad is exactly what you need in your life. Each mouthful is packed with delicious flavours and textures. This colourful Mediterranean chopped salad is perfect for a weeknight dinner or to take along to a family BBQ or potluck. If you love the fresh flavours of the Mediterranean, then you are going to love this salad. It does take a bit of time to chop all the ingredients, but trust me it is worth it.
What is a chopped salad?
As it sounds a chopped salad is made from ingredients that are all chopped to a similar size, usually a small dice. They can be tossed together (as in this Mediterranean chopped salad) or arranged on a plate or bowl. They usually have a dressing, like a vinaigrette.
We like to chop all the ingredients in a fine dice for our Mediterranean chopped salad, which does take a little bit of time. Pop on a podcast or some music and while you are chopping away to help pass the time. The aim is to have all the ingredients chopped to a similar size. Once you chop all the ingredients, combine them in a bowl and then toss them through the dressing to finish the salad.
What ingredients do you need to make Mediterranean Chopped Salad?
In this Mediterranean chopped salad, we use all our favourite ingredients from a traditional Greek salad, except the lettuce. You can use lettuce in a chopped salad, but we prefer this salad without it. Here are the ingredients you need to make this Mediterranean chopped salad;
- cherry tomoatoes
- mini cucumbers
- roasted peppers or capsicums
- parsley leaves
- red onion
- olives
- feta cheese
- vinaigrette (recipe below)
Suggested additional or alternative ingredients;
- artichoke hearts
- chickpeas
- tinned fish
- capsicums/peppers
- leafy greens
Our favourite salad recipes
We love a good salad year round, but particularly at the moment when the weather is warm. You can’t beat some chicken, fish or seafood grilled on the BBQ with a fresh and tasty salad for an easy weeknight meal. Here are some of our favourite salads that are on high rotation at our place at the moment;
- caprese salad with cherry tomatoes
- roasted pepper salad
- smoked chicken salad
- tandoori chicken salad
- roast pumpkin salad
Steps for making Mediterranean chopped salad
Tips & Suggestions
- This salad pairs brilliantly with any grilled meats, seafood, or chicken for a delicious meal. It is also perfect to serve bruschetta style on a piece of sourdough toast. For an easy packed lunch you could stir some tinned tuna or salmon through the salad also.
- It is best to try and ensure all ingredients are ‘chopped’ or diced to a similar size, we like to finely dice the ingredients so you get a little bit of everything in every mouthful.
- Once the salad is dressed, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten within 2-3 days.
Make it Low Carb
- This salad is naturally low carb and makes for a tasty low carb meal served with a steak, grilled chicken, fish or seafood.
Equipment
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Mediterranean chopped salad
We love this Mediterranean chopped salad because every mouthful is flavour packed! It is full of freshness from the cucumbers, parsley, onions and tomatoes, sweetness from the roasted peppers, saltiness from the olives and creaminess from the feta cheese. This combination is like a party in your mouth. This salad is great to take along to a pot luck or BBQ, so give it a try today.
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Ingredients
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- 250 g cucumbers (mini, baby, Persian or Lebanese)
- 100 g roasted peppers
- ½ red onion
- ½ cup mixed olives (kalamata or green)
- ½ cup parsley leaves, firmly packed
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
Salad Dressing
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic (small clove or ½ a large clove)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
- Finely dice all the salad ingredients, except the feta, and place into a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- Make the salad dressing (see below).
- Add the dressing to the salad and toss again. It is now ready to serve.
Salad Dressing
- Place all the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid. Tighten the lid and shake well for 20-30 seconds to combine the ingredients.
Notes
Tips & Suggestions
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- This salad pairs brilliantly with any grilled meats, seafood or chicken for a delicious meal. It is also perfect to serve bruschetta style on a piece of sourdough toast. For an easy packed lunch you could stir some tinned una or salmon through the salad also.
- It is best to try and ensure all ingredients are ‘chopped’ or diced to a similar size, we like to finely dice the ingredients so you get a little bit of everything in every mouthful.
- Once the salad is dressed, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and eaten within 2-3 days.
So fresh and delicious! So enjoyed this salad. Will make again.
Thanks Kathryn. Super glad you enjoyed it. It was so easy
Delicious!!
Thanks so much Lola