Pepperoni Italian Chopped Salad
This Pepperoni Italian Chopped Salad provides 9g protein and 333 calories per serving — work this into your prep rotation as a lightweight lunch or side alongside higher-protein entrees. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop for meal prep efficiency. Use it to round out your macros on days when you've hit protein targets early.
Ingredients
- •Turkey pepperoni
- •Lettuce, Romaine
- •Tomato
- •Bell Pepper
- •Yellow Onion
- •Olives, Black, Canned, Pitted(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Olive oil(80g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Vinegar, Red Wine(45g)
- •Garlic(5g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(10g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- •1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- 1Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl (or shake all ingredients together vigorously in a sealed jar) until completely combined.
- 2Combine the pepperoni, romaine, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and dressing in a mixing bowl and toss until evenly combined.
- 3Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
333
calories
9g
protein
31g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 7.7g
- Sodium
- 793 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.8g
4 servings per batch · ~95g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pepperoni Italian Chopped Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains only 9g of protein at 333 calories, with 31g fat and 6g carbs. This is a fat-forward salad that works better as a side dish than a standalone protein source.
How long does Pepperoni Italian Chopped Salad take to make?
This quick prep salad serves 4 people and comes together fast on the stovetop, though it's primarily a cold dish. Expect minimal active prep time for a full batch.
Is Pepperoni Italian Chopped Salad good for fat loss?
At 333 calories per serving with only 9g protein, this salad is better suited as a side or appetizer rather than a main meal for fat loss. You'd need to pair it with a high-protein main course to create a balanced fat loss meal.
