Vegan Chopped Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Servings: 4
Calories: 177kcal
My vegan chopped salad uses a champagne vinaigrette instead of Italian dressing — lighter, more refined, ready in 15 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free.
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Ingredients
For the salad:
- 8 oz romaine lettuce chopped (about 8 cups)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved (about 2 cups)
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
For the champagne vinaigrette:
- 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Make the vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup until combined.
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the dressing is emulsified and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Assemble the salad:
- Add the romaine, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and bell pepper to a large bowl. Toss until evenly distributed.
- Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. Scatter parsley over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dry romaine thoroughly after washing to prevent soggy salad.
- Chop everything to a similar size so each bite gets a bit of everything.
- Dress right before serving — this salad doesn't hold once dressed.
- If red onion is too sharp, soak chopped pieces in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. Or you can also upgrade with sweet pickled onions.
- No champagne vinegar? White wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar work in equal amounts.
- Vinaigrette keeps refrigerated up to 1 week — shake or whisk before using.
- Undressed salad keeps up to 2 days refrigerated; store components separately if possible.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 6619IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
