10 Best Chopped Salads

It seems like we’re always looking for new way salad creations that are not just healthy and delicious, but also Instagram-worthy. Enter the chopped salad craze to mix things up. Chopped salads not only bring out the flavor and texture in your veggies but you can prepare most of them in just under 10 minutes with the right mezzaluna and chopping bowl set.

This means just a little prep work goes a long way and these super tasty chopped salads are too easy to eat for your much-needed veggie boost – with each bite being perfectly balanced in flavor!

Check out our favorite chopped salad recipes that are packed with mouth-watering ingredients and well-seasoned flavors. Using these Chopped Salad Bowl sets, you get to easily chop everything into small bites, toss with your favorite dressing, and then dig in!

1. Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Tomatoes, Peppers, Feta, and Basil
This mouthwatering chopped salad combines crisp and juicy Mediterranean vegetables that are best harvested and prepared in the summer. Toss these chopped ingredients together in a light vinaigrette and top off with feta cheese and basil for a stand-out salad.

2. The Breakfast Salad
For a deliciously distinct breakfast throughout the week, you can power through your mornings with this scrumptious chopped breakfast salad. Dice up your sausage meatballs, tomatoes, creamy avocadoes, and hard-boiled eggs and bind them all with cilantro and lemon juice. It’s the perfect salad to switch up your breakfast meals and take the flavors up a notch.

3. French Chopped Salad
For your side salad, bring some French inspiration to your kitchen with this fresh chopped salad that’s bursting with fresh ingredients, like cucumbers, romaine, and green beans. It’s also loaded with potatoes and eggs to jumpstart your meal. Topped off with homemade tarragon vinaigrette, this salad makes every bite stand out.

4. Asian Chopped Salad
Craving for a filling yet healthy meal? This savory Asian Chopped Salad will give you all the colors and crunch you’d want in your greens. Loaded with veggies like cabbage, green onions, cilantro, bell peppers, and bean sprouts, this salad can be topped with grilled chicken or beef skewers plus crunchy almonds or sesame seeds, and then tossed with tangy sesame ginger dressing for that final kick.

You can also use this salad as a zesty slaw for hot dogs and burgers AND you can add in as many fresh ingredients as you please- it’s truly a versatile veggie variety!

5. Hawaiian Chicken Chop Salad
You’ll love the contrast of salty and sweet flavors in this island vibe-inspired chicken chop salad. Enjoy the crunch of lettuce and macadamia nuts plus the unique blend of tender chicken, crisp bacon, soft avocadoes, and ripe mangoes. Toss it with enough creamy mango dressing that will take your taste buds on a well-deserved vacation.

6. Mexican Chopped Salad
If you’re thinking fresh and delicious for dinner, enjoy this Mexican-inspired chopped salad with your grilled pork, chicken, or seafood. With romaine, bell peppers, cilantro, zucchini, and many more healthy ingredients, this salad finishes off well with a light dressing of lime juice, honey, oil, and garlic. Whether you pair it with Mexican entrees like tacos and quesadillas or serve it with burgers, it’s the perfect brightly-colored complement for your favorite meals.

7. Steak Salad with White Beans and Peppers
Dress up your steak for dinner with this protein-packed chopped salad that will keep your guests pleased throughout the night. A mix of lettuce and arugula with navy beans and piquant peppers along with a touch of creamy Greek yogurt-ranch dressing is set to keep your taste buds happy than plain potatoes.

8. Classic Chopped Salad with Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing
The secret to this classic favorite lies in its creamy chickpea-based dressing that’s blended with vinegar and oil. Drizzle this smooth dressing over traditional finely chopped salad veggies, including lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, red onion, and many more plus your preferred cooked pasta to keep you full and satisfied.

9. Kale, Apple, and Pancetta Salad
It’s the ultimate hearty salad to serve on Thanksgiving this year- a perfect mix of crispy-salty pancetta, slightly bitter healthy kale, sweet apples, pecans, and maple syrup. It’s a sweet, savory chopped salad that will go a long way even when the colder months have passed.

10. Southwest-Style Salad with Pickled Jalapeno Dressing
This Southwest-style chopped salad is packed with many tasty ingredients that it’s hard to believe it’s an actual salad. Enjoy some spicy chicken with your red cabbage, corn, avocado, and tomatoes, to name a few. Instead of croutons, sprinkle some cracked tortilla chips over your Tex-Mex salad and bind them all with a special jalapeno pepper dressing.

Bonus:

Transform your favorite fresh ingredients into delectable chopped salads with this hardwood chopping bowl paired with an extra-sharp mezzaluna chopper. This wooden chopping bowl set is the ultimate addition to your culinary adventures!

To organize those well-proportioned bites of your favorite salad ingredients, here's our guide on How to Make The Perfect Chopped Salad!