Family Favorite Chopped Salad
Get ready to elevate your salad game with this irresistible combination of flavors and textures of this easy-to-make chopped salad. It's a side dish that's light and healthy, with beautifully chopped ingredients that you'll get in each yummy bite.
Servings: 4
Calories: 654kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- ¼ cup toasted almonds
- 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
Creamy Parmesan Cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese - freshly grated
- ½ cup Half and Half
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt and fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a mason jar with a lid. Shake until combined. Pour half of the dressing over the salad, then toss.
- Season with salt and pepper, add remaining dressing, toss, and serve.
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Notes
To Make Ahead:
- You can prepare the ingredients in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator. To serve, assemble the salad and add the dressing just before serving.
- The best way to keep the chopped salad from getting soggy is to store the dressing separately and dress the salad right before you serve it.
Nutrition
Calories: 654kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 27g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 338mg | Iron: 1mg