Italian Chopped Salad | Project Foodie

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Feta adds tanginess while reducing calories.

salami

🥗Healthier: turkey slices

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity flavor.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives are lower in calories.

Gather all ingredients and have them laid out.

Start by peeling the hothouse cucumber, leaving some skin on for color.

Cut the cucumber in half, then scoop out the seeds using a spoon.

Dice the cucumber into small, uniform pieces and place them in a bowl.

Peel the carrot completely and trim the ends off.

Cut the carrot into a thin strip to flatten it for safe dicing.

Dice the carrot into small, uniform pieces and add them to the bowl.

Trim the outer leaves and the very top of the romaine lettuce, discarding any dark or bitter parts.

Cut the romaine lettuce in half and remove the core, slicing it out if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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