Changing the texture of a salad also changes the flavor, which is one of the reasons chopped salads are so popular. By simply chopping the ingredients into small pieces, a simple salad becomes more flavorful. Creamy feta perfectly compliments a refreshing blend of romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and hearts of palm.
Other ingredients to consider adding to this chopped salad are olives, artichoke hearts, garnbanzo beans and sliced salami
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 Romaine lettuce hearts
- 2-3 tomatoes
- 1 can hearts of palm
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation:
Cut romaine hearts in half, then in fourths and chop the lettuce into small pieces. Dice tomatoes, hearts of palm and cucumber into small pieces. Mix together in a large bowl with the feta.
In a small bowl whisk together oil, lemon, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salad. Serve immediately so the lettuce does not get soggy.
