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Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Portillo’s Chopped Salad: A Hearty Twist on Classic Flavors

Enjoy Portillo’s Chopped Salad, a vibrant medley of fresh veggies, ditalini pasta, and tangy dressing that elevates any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta can substitute with another small pasta shape
  • 4 slices Bacon optional to use turkey bacon for a lighter version
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce essential for crunch
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce can substitute with more romaine
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage optional
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes substitute with cherry tomatoes if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions can replace with chives
For the Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola Cheese substitute with feta cheese if needed
For the Protein
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup White Balsamic Vinegar substitute with apple cider or red wine vinegar if unavailable
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Sugar adjust amount to personal preference
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano fresh oregano can be used
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Pot
  • skillet
  • salad bowl
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ditalini pasta for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool under cold water.
  2. Fry bacon in a skillet for 6-8 minutes until crispy. Transfer to paper towel to cool and crumble.
  3. In a salad bowl, combine chopped romaine, iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, grape tomatoes, and green onions.
  4. Add cooled pasta and crumbled bacon to the salad bowl. Mix in cooked chicken if using.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, oregano, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Dress the salad right before serving to maintain freshness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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