This Veggie-Packed Chopped Salad with Feta and Herbs is so flavorful, bright, and fresh it’s like a spring in a salad bowl! With spring and warmer weather comes salad season, and there’s nothing I crave more than this refreshing salad. It is bursting with texture and flavor yet so easy and quick to assemble.
This recipe is perfect for a light brunch or dinner salad. You can even prepare it in advance and leave in the fridge for a couple of days. In this case, add the salt and lemon juice just before serving.
To make the Veggie-Packed Chopped Salad with Feta and Herbs, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. On a rimmed baking sheet or in an ovenproof skillet, spread ½ a cup pumpkin seeds in an even layer and toast for 7-10 minutes or until golden-brown. Set aside and let cool.
Chop celery leaves and small dice 5 celery stalks, place in a large salad bowl and add each of the following ingredients. Small dice 4 Persian cucumbers. Small dice 1 fennel bulb and chop fronds. Slice 2 scallions. Chop ½ cup parsley leaves and tender stems. Zest and juice 1 lemon.
Add in 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese and toasted pumpkin seeds.
Season the salad with 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Toss salad before serving and enjoy!
Put a little spring in your salad and make this fresh Veggie-Packed Chopped Salad with Feta and Herbs! If you tried this recipe, let us know. Leave a note, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #cookmerecipes on Instagram so we can see.
Absolutely lovin' this Veggie-Packed Chopped Salad! It's like a party for ya taste buds! Made it for me mates last weekend, and they were all chuffed to bits. Can't wait to whip it up again!
This salad is simply great! I made it for a picnic with friends, and everyone loved it. The fresh flavors and colors are perfect for spring days. Will defintely make again.
Fantastic! I made this salad for a gathering and everyone was blown away. It was so simple to throw together, yet looked impressive. The feta and herbs bring it to life. I’ll be doing this again for sure.
OMG, this salad is the bomb! I made it for a family brunch and it was a hit. Super simple to whip up, and so refreshing. My kids even gobbled it up! Totally recommend for any sunny day meals.
Dude, this salad is the bomb! I whipped it up for my fam last week, and they couldn't stop raving! Fresh, easy, and just hits different. Super yumm!
Yum!
Wonderful
I made this salad for a weekend family brunch. It was super simple and my kids loved it! The feta adds a nice touch. Will def make again!
Oh my gosh, this salad is amazeballs! Made it for our family brunch and everyone was like, 'YAS, more please!' So fresh, colorful, and easy to whip up. Totally my go-to for light meals now! 🌿🥗
Superb! This salad took me back to a summer picnic with friends. It was easy to make and the fresh flavors are just amizing. Thanks for sharing this recipe—will be my go-to for gatherings!
Bright and fresh! Perfect for summer gatherings. I served this salad at a family BBQ, and everyone loved how colorful it looked. The feta added a great touch, and we had it gone in no time. Will definitely make again!
Totally delish salad!
Zesty!
I made this salad for a family gathering and everyone loved it. The colors are so bright, and it tasted fresh and healthy. My kids even ate their veggies! It’s so simple to put together and perfect for warm days. Will definitely make it again soon.
This salad is incredible. I made it for a family picnic, and everyone loved it. The fresh herbs really burst with flavor. It's so simple to make too, a total win for us.