Nancy's Chopped Salad Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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Why are chopped salads so good? ›

In a tossed salad, you may taste two or even several ingredients at a time, but rarely are all present in each mouthful, and the proportion of flavors varies widely from bite to bite. But a well-made chopped salad presents you with a harmonious, balanced combination of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter flavors every time.

The name "chopped salad" refers to the fact most items in the salad are chopped into similar bite-size pieces for incorporating lots of ingredient textures and flavors in one bite.

To achieve an evenly chopped lettuce for your salad, start by removing the core and any damaged outer leaves. Then, stack several leaves on top of each other, roll them tightly, and slice crosswise into thin strips. This technique, known as chiffonade, results in beautifully chopped lettuce that is easy to eat.

Store the chopped salad in an airtight container. Place a paper towel on top of the salad to absorb excess moisture. Store in the refrigerator, away from any strong-smelling foods. Consume the chopped salad within 2-3 days of preparation.

The simple, yet effective hack works thanks to the plastic wrap and paper towel duo. While the outer plastic keeps the salad somewhat damp, preventing the greens from drying out fast, the paper towel gets rid of that excessive moisture that causes the salad to wilt and turn slimy.

This viral La Scala Chopped Salad was made famous by none other than the Kardashians, so you know I needed to give it a try. All of the great flavours from an Italian cold cut but in a salad format. The best part is how customizable it is; grab what you love, give it a quick chop, and enjoy!

If you haven't heard of Health Nut, you probably known them more famously as the “Kardashian salads” that they are always eating/shaking around on their show (in case you aren't a fan of the show, the Kardashians' go-to order is the Chinese chicken salad and the mango iced greentini).

Eating ass, rimming or tossing salad are the more exciting terms for the act of anilingus: oral sex on the bumhole.

Additional washing of ready-to-eat leafy green salads is not likely to increase safety. The risk of cross-contamination from food handlers and food contact surfaces used during washing may outweigh any safety benefit that further washing may do.

Do you need to wash chopped salad? ›

Yes, it's important to wash all fresh produce, but especially leafy greens and lettuce. Harmful bacteria from the soil can contaminate fruits and vegetables and lead to a foodborne illness if consumed. There's a higher risk associated with produce that is eaten raw, like romaine lettuce and salad greens.

The salad chopper does have the advantage of acting as a simultaneous mixer and fine-dicer. Once I'd prepped everything, I piled each salad's ingredients on the cutting board and went ham with a mezzaluna chopper, using it to simultaneously chop and toss the ingredients together.

An appetizer salad should stimulate the appetite and have fresh, crisp ingredients such as cheese, ham, salami, shrimp, crabmeat, or vegetables lightly coated with a tangy, flavorful dressing (that will 'wake up the mouth').

Colorful veggies (bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, broccoli, and more) Lean protein (turkey, hard-boiled eggs, grilled chicken, lean beef, fish, tofu, lentils, or beans) Healthy fats (nuts, avocados, seeds, or olive oil) Homemade dressing, complete with vinegar, olive oil, spices, and herbs.

Interestingly, chopping may actually increase the amount of beneficial compounds known as polyphenols: plant chemicals with antioxidant properties that may help protect against the development of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative diseases.

Restaurants use really good ingredients.

Your ingredients can decide whether your salad turns out average or extraordinary, Jamie Simpson, executive chef liaison at The Chef's Garden, told Allrecipes. "Restaurant-quality salads start with restaurant-quality ingredients," he said.

The original chopped salad was created in the late 1950s by legendary restaurateur Jean Leon at his ritzy La Scala restaurant in Beverly Hills. Celebrity sightings were commonplace at La Scala – Leon himself claimed to have personally served Marilyn Monroe her last meal (not a chopped salad).