Vibrant Summer Chopped Salad

Meet your new go-to warm weather meal: this Vibrant Summer Chopped Salad is a bold blend of everything you love about summer—juicy peaches, crisp greens, cool cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and all the salty, savory extras you need to make it hearty enough for lunch or dinner.

Topped with crumbled feta, diced cheddar, salami, pepperoni, and kalamata olives, this salad is part charcuterie board, part garden harvest, and 100% delicious.

It’s easy to prep, endlessly customizable, and perfect for backyard meals, beach picnics, or quick weeknight dinners.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Packed with flavor, color, and texture

• Combines sweet fruit and savory meats in one balanced bowl

• No cooking required — just chop and toss

• Meal prep friendly and great for feeding a crowd

• Naturally gluten-free and easy to modify

Final Thoughts:

This Vibrant Summer Chopped Salad is fresh, bold, and full of unexpected flavor. It’s got everything—juicy fruit, savory meats, creamy cheese, and crisp greens—for a salad that actually keeps you full and excited to eat your vegetables.

Whether you’re packing a picnic, hosting a backyard BBQ, or meal prepping for the week, this colorful chopped salad brings the sunshine to your plate.

Yield: 4-6 servings

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Vibrant Summer Chopped Salad

Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Meet your new go-to warm weather meal: this Vibrant Summer Chopped Salad is a bold blend of everything you love about summer—juicy peaches, crisp greens, cool cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and all the salty, savory extras you need to make it hearty enough for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

Salad Base

• 5 cups mixed greens (spring mix, arugula, or romaine blend)
• 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
• ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ cup diced cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup thinly sliced salami
• ¼ cup thinly sliced pepperoni

Optional Toppings

• Fresh herbs like basil or parsley, chopped
• Toasted pine nuts or pumpkin seeds for crunch
• A handful of croutons or crushed pita chips

Classic Balsamic Vinaigrette

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Or sub in a creamy Italian, lemon tahini, or red wine vinaigrette—this salad pairs with just about anything.

Instructions

1. Wash and dry all produce. Slice the peaches, halve the tomatoes and olives, dice the cucumber and cheddar, and shred the cabbage.
2. In a large salad bowl, layer mixed greens and shredded cabbage.
3. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peaches, olives, cheddar, feta, salami, and pepperoni evenly over the greens.
4. Drizzle with your favorite dressing just before serving. Toss gently or serve with dressing on the side for a more deconstructed presentation.
5. Sprinkle with fresh herbs, a pinch of flaky sea salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Serve immediately.

Notes

Want it vegetarian? Skip the salami and pepperoni and add roasted chickpeas or grilled tofu

Not a fan of peaches? Try nectarines, strawberries, or even grilled pineapple

Make it a full meal by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or a scoop of quinoa

Prep ahead: store everything separately and assemble just before serving for max freshness

Nutrition Facts

Calories

377

Sugar

12 g

Protein

11 g

Fat

30 g

Carbs

18 g

Sat. Fat

9 g

Cholesterol

38 mg

Fiber

3 g

Net carbs

15 g

Sodium

870 mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.