Description
A delightful mix of fresh flavors and textures, this chopped salad is packed with vibrant vegetables and rich flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups finely chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup chopped baby spinach
- 1 cup chopped radicchio
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives
- 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 4 strips crispy bacon, crumbled
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
- 60 ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- Extra crumbled blue cheese, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and chopped basil. Season with salt and black pepper until fully emulsified and smooth. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels, then crumble once cooled.
- Place hard-boiled eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 9-10 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop.
- In a large bowl, combine iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, and radicchio. Add red onion, celery, mushrooms, olives, and tomatoes. Toss until mixed.
- Incorporate blue cheese or feta, eggs, and bacon. Drizzle dressing over, starting with half and adjusting as needed. Gently toss to coat.
- Spoon salad into bowls or molds and refrigerate for 10 minutes. Garnish with basil leaves and extra cheese before serving.
Notes
Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Letting the salad sit briefly enhances flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg