5 PM Office Camera Salad

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A vibrant salad representing the moment security cameras stop working, featuring bright colors and crisp textures. This salad recipe, ready in about 12 minutes, pairs romaine lettuce, bell peppers, kalamata olives into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup bell peppers
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup chickpeas
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Wash and chop 3 cups romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
2. Step 2: Slice 1/2 cup bell peppers into thin strips and add to lettuce.
3. Step 3: Rinse and drain 1/2 cup chickpeas, then add to the bowl.
4. Step 4: Pit and slice 1/4 cup kalamata olives and scatter over the salad.
5. Step 5: Whisk 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, and 1/8 tsp salt in a small bowl until combined.
6. Step 6: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
7. Step 7: Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.