There’s no cooking required for this meal-worthy salad.

I was a pepperoncini influencer before it was cool (or there was social media).

I can’t get enough of that vinegary, briny vibe.

A photo of Gwyneth Paltrow in a black turtleneck next to a photo of her salad, showing neat piles of pepperoncini, cubed roasted beets, chunked avocado, chopped green onion, chickpeas, and halved cherry tomatoes on a bed of romaine lettuce

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That might have something to do with why I loveGwyneth Paltrow’s Really Good Chopped Saladso much.

The best part is that there’s no cooking required.

Raid your pantry, cherry-pick the veggie aisle, and lunch is done and dusted before you know it.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Really Good Chopped Salad - all ingredients in various dishes

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(The accurate “umami” description on the packaging also didn’t hurt.)

They were right next to the (gasp)ripe avocados.

I grabbed a jar of pre-sliced peperoncini because why make more work for yourself?

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Really Good Chopped Salad chopped ingredients on a platter

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And I probably used double the suggested amount.

For the scallions, I used the whole stalk.

The onion-y white parts add crunch, while the green bit takes you out to fresh, grassy pasture.

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Really Good Chopped Salad in a bowl with a fork on the side

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I left it out completely1/4 cup of EVOO was plenty to cover this entire salad and then some.

I mixed in about half of the dressing, saving the rest to add to taste.

You could also add a little more protein by tossing inrotisserie chickenor acan of tuna.