12 Delicious Chopped Salads to Make for Dinner Tonight

Chopped Salad with Creamy Buttermilk Dressing

A creamy ranch-inspired dressing elevates this veggie-packed salad. It’s a great side dish on its own, but add grilled chicken or steak for a full meal in a bowl. Looking for a vegetarian option? Toss in some drained chickpeas or crispy fried tofu cubes for a satisfying main dish.

Cobb Salad

The Cobb salad might just be the original chopped salad that’s hearty enough to be a meal. With visually striking layers of chicken, egg, blue cheese, bacon, and avocado, it’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate. This version uses ranch dressing, but it’s also delicious with vinaigrette, blue cheese, or classic French dressings.

Zesty Southwest Chopped Salad with Salsa Verde

Add a burst of Southwest flavor to your chopped salad by creating a vibrant salsa with avocado and corn to serve over grilled chicken, lettuce, and black beans.

Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad

Think Brussels sprouts are only for roasting? This raw, thinly shaved salad will change your perspective. Tossed in a Dijon shallot vinaigrette and topped with almonds and cranberries, it makes an ideal side dish. Add a grilled salmon fillet or pulled pork for a complete meal.

My Big Fat Greek Salad

A classic Greek salad is one of the most refreshing dishes you can enjoy, featuring a tangy red-wine vinegar dressing, complemented by creamy feta, briny kalamata olives, and fresh oregano. While this salad is a delicious vegetarian option on its own, you can boost the protein by adding chickpeas or pairing it with grilled shrimp or chicken.

Kale and Feta Salad

Kale is a robust green that transforms a salad into a truly fulfilling meal. This version balances the kale’s bitterness with the sweetness of apple and currants, while pine nuts add a delightful nutty crunch, and feta contributes a savory touch. Want to take this salad up a notch? Add a juicy grilled skirt steak on top.

Chopped Turkey Salad with Grapes

A classic salad with a scoop of chicken or tuna salad is always a favorite. This version swaps in creamy turkey salad and adds grapes for a burst of sweetness that makes it extra special.

Chorizo-Spiced Party-Ready Chopped Veggie Salad

Chorizo, the bold and spicy Mexican sausage, brings a punch of flavor that’s hard to beat. This inventive chopped kale salad captures all the chorizo's zest in a flavorful dressing—without the meat! Plus, it's a large, crowd-friendly dish perfect for your next summer BBQ or potluck.

Whole Plant Chopped Salad

Sometimes you need a salad that pairs perfectly with anything. This whole plant chopped salad is exactly that, made with easy-to-find ingredients that are available all year round, and can be dressed up with any of your favorite dressings!

Baja Salad

Add a Mexican-inspired twist to a simple salad with creamy avocado, sweet corn, black beans, and crunchy tortilla chips, all brought together by a zesty lemon cumin dressing. This can be a satisfying meal on its own or a perfect side dish for fajita night!

Chef's Salad with Grilled Chicken and Black Pepper Ranch

This classic restaurant salad is similar to a Cobb salad, but it swaps in cubed Cheddar for blue cheese. Chopped iceberg lettuce is complemented with butter lettuce or your preferred greens, and dressed with a fresh herb vinaigrette. Customize it further by adding cubed ham or sliced olives.

Salad Nicoise

Take a culinary trip to the South of France with this iconic salad, perfect for a summer day. Featuring canned tuna, anchovies, olives, blanched green beans, new potatoes, and hard-boiled eggs, it’s a refreshing, composed dish.