This easy chopped salad is one of my favorite side dishes to throw together for dinner. It starts with a simple base of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, sunflower seeds and feta, and from there you can customize it with whatever you have on hand or what’s in season!

Easy chopped salad in a white bowl with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta and sunflower seeds.

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I Love this Everyday Easy Chopped Salad

This easy chopped salad recipe is one of those dishes I keep coming back to again and again. Five ingredients, ten minutes, zero cooking. It really doesn’t get simpler than that.

What I love most is that the lettuce is cut up smaller than a regular salad, which makes it so much easier to eat. Every bite has a little bit of everything in it, and honestly, that’s what makes it so much better than a standard salad. Once you try it this way, it’s hard to go back.

The base is mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, sunflower seeds, and feta, but the beauty of this recipe is how easy it is to customize. Toss in whatever you have on hand, drizzle on your favorite dressing, and you’re done. Other favorites around here include this green Goddess salad!

XO - Jamielyn

Ingredient Notes

This easy chopped salad starts with just 5 simple ingredients you probably already have. Everything else below is completely optional, pick and choose based on what sounds good or what’s in your fridge!

Chopped vegetables on a cutting board for an easy chopped salad recipe.

Find the full recipe with printable directions below.

How to Make Chopped Salad

It really comes together in just a few simple steps:

  1. Chop your greens extra fine and add them to a large bowl.
  2. Add your toppings tomatoes, cucumbers, sunflower seeds and feta.
  3. Toss in any mix-ins you want, like chicken, beans or extra veggies.
  4. Drizzle your dressing over the top and toss well with salad tongs.
  5. Serve immediately for the best texture.
Easy chopped salad recipe served in a large bowl.

Tips for the Best Chopped Salad

  • Use a large bowl. You need enough room to toss without everything spilling over the sides.
  • Dry your veggies. Excess water makes the salad soggy, so pat them dry after washing.
  • Chop everything fine. This is what makes a chopped salad so good, small pieces mean the perfect bite every time.
  • Use what’s in season. Tomatoes and cucumbers are great in summer; swap in carrots or radishes in the fall.
  • Try homemade dressing. Ranch, this vinaigrette or try this creamy basil from my arugula chopped salad.
  • Serve it as a main. Add a protein and a few extra toppings and it goes from side dish to full meal.
  • Toss well. Use tongs and keep tossing until every part of the salad is coated in dressing.

This easy chopped salad is one of those recipes I make on repeat because it works with whatever I have on hand.

Make it once and I think you’ll see why! If you try it, leave a rating and comment below, I love hearing how you made it your own.

XO - Jamielyn
Close up of easy chopped salad with feta cheese and cherry tomatoes.

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Easy Chopped Salad Recipe

5 from 9 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
This easy chopped salad is made with 5 key ingredients in less than 10 minutes! Customize with all your favorite mix-in's and dig in! 
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Ingredients 

  • 8 cups mixed greens , chopped fine
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
  • 1 cup chopped cucumbers
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds , or sliced nuts
  • ¼ cup feta cheese

Optional mix-ins: chicken, olives, garbanzo beans, bell peppers, extra veggies

For serving: Vinaigrette, ranch or balsamic

Instructions

  • Chop the greens extra fine and place in a large bowl. Next add the sliced tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, sunflower seeds and cheese. Add additional mix-ins if desired. 
  • Drizzle the dressing over top and then toss with salad tongs. Serve immediately. 

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins! See the post above for a full list of greens, veggies, proteins, cheeses and dressings.
Once assembled and dressed this salad should be served immediately. Lettuce and toppings can be stored separately in an airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 139mg, Potassium: 494mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 1550IU, Vitamin C: 46.6mg, Calcium: 81mg, Iron: 1.9mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.