Chopped Salad

About This Recipe

This easy chopped salad recipe features turkey, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, roasted red peppers, banana peppers, and cheese tossed in a creamy Italian dressing. Ready in 20 minutes and full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats for an easy, satisfying, and healthy lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce ((250 grams))
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup roughly chopped turkey breast/deli turkey ((4 ounces))
• 1/2 cup cubed provolone cheese ((2 ounces))
• 1/2 heaping cup cherry tomatoes, halved ((90 grams))
• 1 heaping cup diced cucumber ((130 grams))
• 1/3 cup diced roasted red peppers ((60 grams))
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion ((25 grams))
• 1/4 cup banana peppers, roughly chopped ((30 grams))
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons full-fat plain greek yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Make your dressing. Add ingredients to a small bowl or jar and whisk to combine. Adjust according to taste.
2. Assemble the salad. In a large bowl or salad bowl, add lettuce, chickpeas, turkey, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, red onions, banana peppers, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over the dressing and toss well to combine.
3. Enjoy! For the best texture, enjoy right away. If making it in advance, hold off dressing it until you are ready to eat.