New York-Style Chopped Salad Recipe

Name: New York-Style Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups mixed salad greens; 8 whole romaine leaves; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; One 4-ounce can pitted mixed olives; 2 red bell peppers, sliced; 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced; 2 avocados, sliced; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed; 1 English cucumber, halved then sliced; 1 bunch asparagus, blanched and sliced into pieces; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 8 radishes, halved; Salt and ground pepper; Herby Ranch Dressing, recipe follows, or your favorite; 1 cup (real) mayonnaise; 1/2 cup buttermilk (more as needed to reach desired consistency); 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano; 3 teaspoons white vinegar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; Salt and ground pepper

Servings: persons

3 cups mixed salad greens
8 whole romaine leaves
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
One 4-ounce can pitted mixed olives
2 red bell peppers, sliced
2 yellow bell peppers, sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
2 avocados, sliced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
1 English cucumber, halved then sliced
1 bunch asparagus, blanched and sliced into pieces
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
8 radishes, halved
Salt and ground pepper
Herby Ranch Dressing, recipe follows, or your favorite
1 cup (real) mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk (more as needed to reach desired consistency)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
3 teaspoons white vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and ground pepper

1
Lay out the greens and all the fixings in small dishes.
2
Have a big stainless bowl with tongs.
3
Have everyone build their own salad by throwing what they want into the bowl.
4
Toss and tip the salad onto a cutting board.
5
With 2 knives, quickly chop the salad so that it's chopped into smaller pieces.
6
Throw it back into the metal dish and toss with Herby Ranch Dressing.
7
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
8
Combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream, parsley, chives, oregano, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
9
Chill for a couple of hours before serving.

1218

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups mixed salad greens, 8 whole romaine leaves, 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved, One 14-ounce can kidney beans, drained and rinsed, and more.

Yes, New York-Style Chopped Salad 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New York-Style Chopped Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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