Portillo's Chopped Salad
Created by Kchurchill5 on February 3, 2014
- Servings: 3-4
- Prep Time: 15m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Recipe #12021
Ingredients
- 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 small red cabbage head, chopped
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and diced (I used turkey bacon)
- 1 cup cooked ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 extra large eggs (hard boiled, diced, optional)
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3 to 4 scallions, diced
- 1 celery rib, diced (not traditional, but I like it)
- 15 cherry tomatoes, cut in quarters
- 1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives (cut in half)
- DRESSING
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Pasta ... Cook according to package directions. Make sure to use plenty of salted water. Rinse with cold water; and cool completely.
How to Make
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Step 2: Bacon ... I actually like to buy a couple of packages, when they go on sale; bake and freeze. This is perfect for this. I also used turkey bacon for this; but, use your favorite. And, cook your bacon however you like. Once it is done, chop it up - not too fine.
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Step 3: Chicken ... You can roast your own bone in skin on breasts; or poach chicken breasts. You could also use a store bought rotisserie chicken; use what is easiest.
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Step 4: Dressing ... You can use a bowl; or a tupperware 'like' container, which I do. Just add everything and shake; if using a bowl, mix to combine, using a fork or whisk. Set to the side, or refrigerate until ready to use.
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Step 5: Salad ... Add all the ingredients (except the cheese) to a large bowl and mix to combine. Add 1/2 of the dressing and toss. I prefer to dress my salad 'lightly;' but, add more dressing if you like. Then, add the cheese, and lightly toss. I hope you decide to add the optional celery and eggs; I think you will like it. The celery I add to the salad; the egg, I usually use as a garnish.
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Step 6: Serve and ENJOY! ... I always serve extra dressing on the side; and, plenty of crusty bread!