Big Chopped Salad with Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Big Chopped Salad with Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 big head of romaine lettuce; 1 bunch of arugula; 1 bunch of watercress; 2 medium cucumbers or 1 English (seedless) cucumber; 1 bunch of radishes; 2 yellow or red bell peppers; 1 small sweet onion, such as Vidalia; 2 carrots; 2 celery stalks; 1 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup good-quality vinegar, more or less; 1 shallot, minced; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 big head of romaine lettuce
1 bunch of arugula
1 bunch of watercress
2 medium cucumbers or 1 English (seedless) cucumber
1 bunch of radishes
2 yellow or red bell peppers
1 small sweet onion, such as Vidalia
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup good-quality vinegar, more or less
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Roughly chop the greens and put them in a big bowl.
2
Peel the cucumber, then cut it in half lengthwise; seed if necessary and chop into 1/2-inch dice.
3
Trim the radishes and chop into 1/2-inch dice.
4
Seed and core the peppers and chop into 1/2-inch dice.
5
Peel and mince the onion.
6
Chop the carrots into 1/2-inch dice.
7
Chop the celery into 1/2-inch dice.
8
Toss all the vegetables with the greens.
9
Combine the oil, vinegar, shallot, and mustard and beat with a fork or wire whisk, or emulsify in a blender or with an immersion blender.
10
Season with salt and pepper, then taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
11
Just before serving, toss the salad with the dressing.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 big head of romaine lettuce, 1 bunch of arugula, 1 bunch of watercress, 2 medium cucumbers or 1 English (seedless) cucumber, and more.

Yes, Big Chopped Salad with Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Big Chopped Salad with Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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