Best Chopped Salad | Vegetarian Italian Chopped Salad Recipe | Mix Vegetable Salad | Healthy Salad

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: feta cheese

Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

Chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.

Halve cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl.

Dice cucumbers and add to the bowl.

Finely chop red onion and bell peppers, then add to the bowl.

Add kalamata olives to the mixture.

Cube mozzarella cheese and add it to the salad.

Grate parmesan cheese and sprinkle over the salad.

Tear fresh basil leaves and add them to the bowl.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil and red wine vinegar.

Season the dressing with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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