Low Sodium Chopped Salad Recipe
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Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Share Pin For Later EmailThis low sodium chopped salad recipe is a bright salad with fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, no-salt-added chickpeas, & pasta in a tangy Greek vinaigrette. A great vegetarian salad loaded with enough ingredients to keep you full.
This makes a great lunch or dinner salad, loaded with fiber and plant-based protein. Serve with pita wedges (or our low sodium naan bread) for a healthy meal anytime!
I’ve been all about the big, bright salads lately! I love this chopped chickpea salad because it’s loaded with all my favorite salad veggies in a simple homemade dressing. I started making all my own salad dressings a few years ago, and let me tell you, what a difference it makes!
I’ve always loved chopped salads – my absolute favorite is the chopped salad from Portillos. But the sodium content of restaurant salads usually doesn’t fit into our lifestyle. So I make my own version, which has a delicious red wine vinaigrette. I add no-salt-added chickpeas instead of chicken, so this salad still has lots of plant-protein but stays vegetarian.
This Low Sodium Chopped Salad Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Crunchy
- Tangy
- Healthy
- Loaded with Veggies, No Salt Added, and Vegetarian
Low Sodium Salads To Enjoy All Year!
I love this low sodium chopped salad recipe, which is a bright & fresh addition to the table. I love serving this salad as a lunch, or alongside dinner, any time of the year.
Salads and dressings can be easy to make low sodium by using homemade dressings – which only take minutes to make! Browse all our low sodium salad recipes here for your next family favorite.
What’s In This Greek Chopped Salad with Chickpeas?
- Mixed Greens, Cucumber, Tomatoes – I get from our favorite veggie delivery box!
- No Salt Added Chickpeas: one of my favorite pantry staple ingredients! You can use canned chickpeas (I’d highly recommend a low sodium or no salt version), or you can make your own chickpeas from scratch in the Instant Pot.
- Ditalini Pasta – ditalini is a fun short tube-like shape that’s fantastic for soups and salads!
- Olive Oil: I like to use this fruity Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Red Wine Vinegar: I used red wine vinegar for the marinade to give this dish a really nice bright Mediterranean flavor – for that, this red wine vinegar is my go-to!
- Oregano: a spice I always put in my chili, tacos, or fajitas! This dried oregano has a bright and earthy flavor, and goes so well with the roasted vegetables.
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
A Great Make-Ahead Salt Free Side Dish for Entertaining
This low sodium chopped salad recipe is fantastic to make ahead of time for a party, potluck, or gathering. Making this recipe in advance allows you to skip any cooking or prep on the day-of.
This is a great recipe to entertain with, or bring to an event. A crowd-pleaser that everyone is sure to love! Check out my other make ahead meals too, for easy low sodium recipes you can prep ahead of time.
How Do I Make a Greek Chopped Salad?
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cool water, and set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, add all the chopped greens, cucumber, drained chickpeas, tomatoes, and cooked pasta, and toss well to combine.
- To make the dressing, add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar (or other air tight container) and seal the lid. Shake vigorously until ingredients are well mixed and dressing is combined.
- Pour the salad dressing over the salad just before serving. Garnish with fresh black pepper. Enjoy!
More Low Sodium Salad Recipes You’ll Love!
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Low Sodium Cucumber Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Low Sodium Pasta Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
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Low Sodium Chopped Salad
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
For the Chopped Salad
- 4 ounces ditalini pasta or other small pasta shape
- 5 ounces mixed greens chopped
- 1 14-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 large tomato sliced
For the Vinaigrette Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cool water, and set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, add all the chopped greens, cucumber, drained chickpeas, tomatoes, and cooked pasta, and toss well to combine.
- To make the dressing, add all the vinaigrette ingredients to a mason jar (or other air tight container) and seal the lid. Shake vigorously until ingredients are well mixed and dressing is combined.
- Pour the salad dressing over the salad just before serving. Garnish with fresh black pepper. Enjoy!
Nutrition
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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I love salads and this one is great