Best Chopped Salad
This is the queen of side salads! Hearty, healthy, and packed with vibrant veggies, this is truly the best-chopped salad. Adorned with crunchy croutons, crispy bacon, and creamy cheese, it’s a great side or a satisfying lunch. Looking for more salad recipes? Why not also try my Mandarin Orange Salad and my Quinoa Salad Perfect for all year round, this chopped salad is a classic you’ll want in your cooking arsenal.
How to Make Chopped Salad
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions! You’ll be amazed at how quickly and easily this recipe comes together! Nothing is simpler than tossing ingredients together for a satisfying meal.
Serving Suggestions
This chopped salad plays well with so many main dishes. Here are some favorites:
Crockpot Hawaiian Ribs Stovetop Burgers Oven Fried Chicken Breast
Savory, filling, and utterly delicious, it’s a salad that’ll easily satisfy the crowd!
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The perfect summer salad for parties, BBQ’s, potlucks, or even a hearty lunch, this easy chopped salad delivers on the flavor front. It’s savory and zesty, with loads of great textures from the croutons, feta, and bacon. The homemade dressing is a breeze to whip up and you’ll want to put it on everything! Pop this beauty on your meal rotation, it’s a go-to classic salad!
The unchopped lettuce leaves can be cleaned and dried up to 1 day ahead. Roll the leaves in layers of dry paper towels and place in the refrigerator until ready to use. The sliced carrots, celery, and onion can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead and kept in a Ziplock bag in the refrigerator until ready to use. The tomatoes can be chopped and placed in the refrigerator in a paper towel-lined dish up to 8 hours ahead. The eggs can be hard-boiled, peeled, chopped, and kept in the refrigerator up to 3 days ahead.
Use any combination of chopped veggies, such as peppers, onions, broccoli, or snap peas. Use any cheese you like! To make this salad vegetarian, omit the bacon. To make this salad vegan, omit the bacon, eggs, and feta. Use vegan alternatives! To make this salad gluten free, omit the croutons or use gluten free croutons. Dress the salad with your favorite dressing!
More Easy Side Dishes to Try:
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