Chopped Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
7%
Chopped Salad
60 min.
10
206kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and nutritious side dish that bursts with flavor and is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delightful Chopped Salad! This irresistibly colorful salad combines the hearty goodness of black-eyed peas with the fresh crunch of zucchini and fennel. Each bite offers a medley of textures and tastes, making it a refreshing addition to any meal.

Loaded with protein from edamame and a plethora of vitamins from fresh corn and vegetables, this salad is not only vegetarian but also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it an excellent choice for diverse dietary needs. The dressing, a brilliant blend of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of spice from cayenne pepper, elevates the salad to new heights, ensuring every mouthful is both satisfying and delicious.

Perfect as a starter, snack, or part of a larger antipasti spread, this Chopped Salad serves up to 10 people and is ideal for potlucks and gatherings. Plus, it can be made in just 60 minutes! Whether you're looking for a healthy accompaniment to your main course or a standout dish on its own, this salad is sure to please. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing taste that will leave your guests raving!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz pea-mond dressing frozen thawed (not )
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • tablespoons apple cider vinegar 
  • lb edamame frozen shelled thawed (not )
  • medium fennel bulb (sometimes labeled "anise")
  • 2.8 cups ears corn fresh (from 4 ears)
  • tablespoons optional: dill fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon mustard coarse-grain
  • 0.3 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • tablespoons salt 
  • 0.5 cup spring onion finely chopped ( 4)
  • lb zucchini trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot
  • sieve
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 5- to 6-quart pot, then cook black-eyed peas, partially covered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. While peas are cooking, cut zucchini and fennel into 1/4-inch dice.
  3. Whisk together scallions, dill, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, pepper, cayenne, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl.
  4. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  5. Add zucchini and fennel to dressing.
  6. When peas are tender, transfer with a slotted spoon to a sieve set over a large bowl, reserving cooking water in pot, and cool peas slightly, then add to salad.
  7. Return water to a boil and add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, then cook corn and edamame, uncovered, until tender, 6 to 7 minutes.
  8. Transfer to sieve to cool slightly, then add to salad and stir to combine. Cool salad completely and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories206kcal
Protein16.32%
Fat40.34%
Carbs43.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.4
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.630869575169%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.4mg
Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:205.68kcal
10.28%
Fat:9.68g
14.9%
Saturated Fat:1.23g
7.7%
Carbohydrates:23.41g
7.8%
Net Carbohydrates:17.5g
6.36%
Sugar:6.95g
7.72%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1436mg
62.43%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.82g
17.63%
Vitamin K:32.2µg
30.66%
Folate:97.07µg
24.27%
Fiber:5.91g
23.66%
Vitamin C:16mg
19.4%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.49%
Potassium:633.19mg
18.09%
Iron:2.67mg
14.81%
Phosphorus:113.22mg
11.32%
Magnesium:44.45mg
11.11%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.91%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.35%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.94%
Copper:0.15mg
7.3%
Calcium:70.45mg
7.04%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.24%
Vitamin A:300.32IU
6.01%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.63%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.55%
Zinc:0.78mg
5.21%
Selenium:1.77µg
2.52%
Source:Epicurious