Portillos Chopped Salad
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.
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
- ⅓ 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: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2328IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg
