Italian Chopped Salad with Fresh Mozzarella: Easy & Fresh Twist
This Italian Chopped Salad with Fresh Mozzarella is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish that brings together fresh vegetables and creamy mozzarella for a tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella balls, and black olives.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include diced bell peppers or avocado.
- This salad can be topped with grilled chicken for a more filling meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian Chopped Salad, Fresh Mozzarella, Salad Recipe