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Bowl full of Vegan French Chopped Salad with salad utensils on the side.

French Chopped Salad

Servings 4
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped or torn
  • 1 cup butter lettuce, chopped (or a baby lettuce mix)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (if canned - drain)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
  • 3 -4 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 cup vegan feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

For the dressing:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (alternative options: coconut vinegar, balsamic vinegar)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 small shallot, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt , or to teaste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, baby lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, cooked chickpeas, and chopped fresh herbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced shallot, maple syrup or agave nectar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly, right before serving.
  • If using vegan feta cheese, sprinkle it over the top of the salad. Serve immediately as a light and refreshing meal or side dish.