Chopped Salad Recipe — Soup and Salad Pairing

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A good food pairing can play into a hardy meal plan too.  It seems like soup and salad is one food pairing that you can’t go wrong with.  Since I’m sharing my chopped salad recipe, I thought I would share what I paired my salad with as well — Great Value Broccoli Cheddar Soup.

Simple chopped salad recipe packed with color and flavor. Pair with a delicious soup or sandwich for lunch or dinner. Learn more at livelaughrowe.comSoup and Salad Pairing

How many of you made a new year’s resolution to lose weight?  My hand is flailing in the air.   Haha.  With a healthier diet, comes healthier meals, right?  So, that’s where a delicious salad comes into the picture.   Thankfully, I loooove them and this Chopped Salad Recipe just happens to be one of my favorites.  It’s simple, yet flavorful and can be perfectly paired with soup!

Simple chopped salad recipe packed with color and flavor. Pair with a delicious soup or sandwich for lunch or dinner. Learn more at livelaughrowe.comSimple Chopped Salad Recipe

Due to our busy lifestyles, a meal with easy prep, great value and quality taste is something we’re on the lookout for.  It seems like in today’s society, it’s a lot of go-go-go.  And, of course, some days are much worse than others.  Can I get a witness?

Therefore, on a recent grocery run, I picked up some of the fully cooked soups in the freezer section at Walmart.  I chose the Great Value Loaded Baked Potato Soup and the Great Value Broccoli Cheddar Soup.  Using the stock pot method, there really wasn’t much prep work at all.  As a result, while the soup was warming up, I was able to whip up the salad.  Easy peasy, right?

Simple chopped salad recipe packed with color and flavor. Pair with a delicious soup or sandwich for lunch or dinner. Learn more at livelaughrowe.comHeat and Serve Great Value Broccoli Cheddar Soup

To prove just how easy the making process was, I even created a fun video to show you how easy it is:

These items are fully cooked, simply heat and serve.  And priced at under $5.50 for four 8-oz servings, that truly is a great value.  Other Great Value products available are:

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup
  • Tomato Basil Soup
  • Classic Mac & Cheese
  • 5-Cheese Mac & Cheese

All of these products are great when paired with a salad or sandwich, etc. They’ve been developed to compare to what you might order at a chain restaurant.  Why eat out when you can bring it home?

Friends, the Broccoli Cheddar soup was amazing!  Mmmm…. And since we had some cold weather roll back through, we probably ate more than the 8 oz. serving (hee-hee).

So, I paired our soup with my simple Chopped Salad Recipe. Let’s dig in, shall we?  Enjoy!

Simple chopped salad recipe packed with color and flavor. Pair with a delicious soup or sandwich for lunch or dinner. Learn more at livelaughrowe.com

Simple chopped salad recipe packed with color and flavor. Pair with a delicious soup or sandwich for lunch or dinner. Learn more at livelaughrowe.com
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Simple Chopped Salad Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, quartered slices
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine romaine lettuce and remaining ingredients.  Mix well.
  • Add dressing of choice (or serve on the side).
  • Serve immediately.

Simple chopped salad recipe packed with color and flavor. Pair with a delicious soup or sandwich for lunch or dinner. Learn more at livelaughrowe.comAnd lunch and/or dinner is served!!  I enjoy my chopped salad with an Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing I make in my Good Seasons Cruet.  Maybe you’ll use a ranch or greek dressing.

GIVEAWAY ENDED 3/31
Winner is Diane Buckelew!

Required Entry:  In the comments below, tell me which of the Great Value Soups and/or Mac and Cheese dishes you would try — and what you would pair it with!!  Good luck!

Bonus Entry:  Click HERE to tweet about this fabulous giveaway and let me know you did in the comments.

*Giveaway Ends 3/31/18 at 11:59 p.m. EST.  Winner will be notified by 4/10/18.

Other great salad recipes to check out:
Low-Fat Taco Salad Recipe
Fresh Spinach Salad

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  4. Tim says

    We eat the Great Value macaroni and cheese exclusively, primarily because of the cost. I have never even seen the varieties you mentioned. The chicken tortilla soup is the one I am most interested in trying.

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  6. Rosie says

    I love the Tomato Basil soup and pair it with BLT toasted sandwich – perfect comfort food for the cold and snowy weather we are still having.

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  8. Amy says

    The 5 cheese mac and cheese sounds amazing right now. I would definitely pair it with a rotisserie chicken, and rolls for an easy, quick meal!

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  9. Amy says

    I honestly would try them all.. I’m a soup person.. I usually only eat soup as my whole meal along with some wheat saltines. I love macaroni and cheese.. with rotisserie chicken and brussel sprouts.. yummy!

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  10. Katie Buchanan says

    Just might have to try that tomato basil…..paired with some kinda crazy good grilled cheese sandwich…with cream cheese..and jalapeño, and bacon…. mmmmmm

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  12. Licia says

    I’m always a sucker for Tomato Basil soup. I would pair it with grilled cheese, of course! The Chicken Tortilla sounds good, too. In that case, I would pair with quesadillas— including fresh, choppped veggies from the fridge and rotisserie chicken from the store deli or pre grilled, chopped chicken breast that I cooked previously.

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  17. Michele says

    My faves are veggie soups, so pretty much anything with lots of flavor! Tomato Basil is my first pick.

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  26. Jenniferanne says

    I think I would go for the broccoli and cheese soup and pair it with a Ceasar Salad

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  31. Debbie Hight says

    5 mac ‘n cheese with the tomato basil soup! I think I know what is for supper tomorrow 🙂

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  36. DianeB says

    I’d love to try the Tomato Basil soup and pair it with a really nice sourdough crusty grilled cheese.

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  38. Amy Orvin says

    I would try the Great Value Broccoli Cheddar Soup and like to pair it with grilled cheese sandwich.

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  44. Valerie says

    I am a “soupaholic”…..they are all good and will be added to my recipe book.
    I am simple with a side simply cut up a tortilla and grill or bake until crispy….sometimes I just keep put some sea salt as a topping, sometimes some herbs or cheese depending on soup…..

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  45. Monica says

    I would like to try the cream of broccoli – I have never found a pre-made cream of broccoli that I like. And it’s one thing I have never tried to make homemade, and I cook a lot! Going to be looking for it in the freezer section!

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  48. Emily says

    This looks like a delicious & easy lunch or dinner to whip up! I’m a total soup-aholic, too, so I definitely need to look for these!

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