Gluten-Free Gluten-Free Holidays Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Sides "Use a Spoon" Chopped Salad 4.1 (8) 7 Reviews When Paul Newman and Michel Nischan opened their Westport, Connecticut, restaurant Dressing Room, Paul's request was that the menu always include a chopped salad that you could eat with a spoon. This chopped salad recipe is full of great flavors, colors and textures, featuring celery, carrots, red pepper, apple, cucumber, greens, cabbage, goat cheese and almonds. This is great for any holiday meal: you can let it stand and it stays crisp. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is a group of dedicated culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, generous 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This chopped salad can be eaten with a spoon, making it a unique dining experience.Almonds provide healthy fats, which can support heart health and other nutritional goals.The salad stays crisp over time, so it's ideal for a holiday meal or gathering. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 3 medium stalks celery, diced (1/4-inch) 2 medium carrots, diced (1/4-inch) 1 large red bell pepper, diced (1/4-inch) 1 medium apple, peeled and diced (1/4-inch) 1/2 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced (1/4-inch) 1 cup sliced Treviso (see Tips) or radicchio 1 cup sliced arugula, any tough stems removed 1 cup thinly sliced napa, Savoy or other soft cabbage 1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (see Tips) Directions Whisk vinegar, oil, honey, salt and pepper in a large salad bowl until well combined. Add celery, carrots and bell pepper to the vinaigrette. Let marinate for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour. Add apple, cucumber, Treviso (or radicchio), arugula and cabbage to the bowl; toss to coat. Add goat cheese and almonds and toss to combine. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2 up to 1 hour ahead. Tips:Treviso is a slender variety of radicchio. Look for it with specialty salad greens in well-stocked markets. To toast chopped, small or sliced nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November/December 2011 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 200 Calories 16g Fat 10g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size generous 1 cup Calories 200 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 10g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 6g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 7g 13% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 3673IU 73% Vitamin C 32mg 36% Folate 36mcg 9% Sodium 158mg 7% Calcium 169mg 13% Iron 1mg 4% Magnesium 39mg 9% Potassium 275mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.