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Portillos Chopped Salad

5 from 98 votes
This copycat Portillos Chopped Salad is the best of all worlds — romaine lettuce, pasta, bacon, cheese, tomatoes, and cooked chicken all tossed in an easy homemade vinaigrette, and enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings:6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 slices of bacon, cooked til crisp and chopped
  • 1 cup cooked ditalini pasta
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • ½ cup gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbles
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken, optional

Dressing

  • cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence, or Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

  • Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse til smooth.
  • Combine bacon, pasta, lettuce, gorgonzola, tomatoes, and chicken (if using). Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Make ahead: If making ahead, cover tightly with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge - wait to toss with dressing until just before serving. 

Nutrition

Calories: 555 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 41 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 12 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 66 mg, Sodium: 523 mg, Potassium: 454 mg, Fiber: 2 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 2328 IU, Vitamin C: 9 mg, Calcium: 136 mg, Iron: 2 mg
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Author: Tiffany