Micro Chop Salad
I love a unique salad. This Micro Chop Salad has bold flavors, and it feels like you are eating more of a fresh, chunky salsa more than a salad. The brininess of the olives pack such a punch, and balance the lightness of the cucumbers nicely. If you like all things veggies, this is your salad.
Why you’ll love this chop salad
- Every ingredient is finely diced, ensuring you get a balanced mix of flavors in every forkful.
- Crisp veggies, fresh herbs, and a light, zesty dressing make it super refreshing.
- You’ll love this micro chop salad because it’s packed with fresh, vibrant flavors and a satisfying crunch in every bite!
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Large Bowl
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Ingredients & substitutions
- 5 mini cucumbers
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup castelvetrano olives
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- DRESSING
- juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- splash of white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make this fresh herb salad
Step 1. Micro chop all veggies, olives and herbs into tiny pieces and place in a large bowl.
Step 2. To the same bowl, add the lemon juice, grated garlic, olive oil, white vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 3. Eat on it’s own or with chips.
FAQs about micro chopped salad
A micro chopped salad is a finely diced salad where all ingredients are uniformly cut into small, bite-sized pieces, ensuring every bite has a perfect mix of flavors.
– Ensures even distribution of flavors
– Easy to eat, no big chunks
– Looks visually appealing
– Great for meal prep and easy to store
– Vegetables: Cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, carrots
– Leafy Greens: Romaine, kale, spinach
– Protein: Chicken, chickpeas, tofu, cheese
– Extras: Nuts, seeds, avocado, fresh herbs, croutons
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Micro Chop Salad
Equipment
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 5 mini cucumbers
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup castelvetrano olives
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 cup cilantro
dressing
- juice of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- splash of white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Micro chop all veggies, olives and herbs into tiny pieces and place in a large bowl.
- To the same bowl, add the lemon juice, grated garlic, olive oil, white vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Eat on it’s own or with chips.
