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Portillo’s Chopped Salad

Delicious Portillo’s Chopped Salad with Homemade Dressing

Enjoy a vibrant Portillo’s Chopped Salad featuring fresh veggies, crispy bacon, and homemade dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Ditalini Pasta Feel free to substitute with any small pasta
  • 6 slices Bacon Use turkey bacon for a lighter option or skip it for vegetarian
  • 2 cups Romaine Lettuce Replace with any leafy greens
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce Substitute with additional romaine if preferred
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Green cabbage can be used for a milder flavor
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Any variety of tomatoes will work
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Substitute with regular onions if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Gorgonzola Cheese Feta cheese makes a great alternative
  • 1 cup Cooked Chicken Optional
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil Avocado oil is a suitable replacement
  • 1/4 cup White Balsamic Vinegar Use red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar instead
  • 2 cloves Garlic Adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard is a fine substitute
  • 1 tbsp Sugar Can reduce or swap with honey
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can be used if available
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • large skillet
  • Salad bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil a pot of salted water, add ditalini pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Bacon: Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to cool and crumble.
  3. Chop the Fresh Ingredients: Wash and chop lettuce, shred red cabbage, and slice grape tomatoes and green onions. Combine in a salad bowl.
  4. Combine the Salad Ingredients: Add cooled pasta and crumbled bacon to the vegetables. If desired, add cooked chicken and Gorgonzola cheese. Toss gently.
  5. Whisk the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, sugar, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Dress the Salad: Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Add dressing just before serving to maintain crispness.

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