Feta Chopped Salad Recipe
A vibrant and refreshing Feta Chopped Salad featuring crisp romaine lettuce, fresh herbs, tangy lemon, and creamy feta cheese, perfectly tossed in a zesty olive oil dressing. Ideal as a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, chopping, tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Salad Ingredients
- 1 to 2 hearts of romaine lettuce
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped dill
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes (optional)
- Prepare the lettuce: Chop the romaine lettuce with a sharp knife, place it in your salad spinner or a large bowl, rinse thoroughly, and drain very well. Alternatively, pat it dry with a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add the chopped lettuce, thinly sliced shallots, chopped dill, chopped green onions, crumbled feta cheese, and lemon zest.
- Make the dressing: In a jar or small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Shake or whisk until well blended.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Add crushed red chili pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat. Serve immediately and enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh and crisp romaine lettuce for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes according to your heat preference or omit entirely for a milder salad.
- This salad is best served immediately to keep the lettuce crisp and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- You can swap dill with fresh parsley for a different herbal note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feta salad, chopped salad, romaine lettuce salad, Mediterranean salad, fresh herb salad