Portillos Chopped Salad

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.

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

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse til smooth.

  2. 2

    Combine bacon, pasta, lettuce, gorgonzola, tomatoes, and chicken (if using). Toss with dressing and serve immediately.

Portillos Chopped Salad

Portillos Chopped Salad

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About this Recipe

Craving the iconic Portillos Chopped Salad but want to enjoy it from the comfort of your own home? This copycat recipe brings all those beloved flavors and textures right to your kitchen, delivering a truly satisfying meal without the takeout price tag.

What makes this version truly special is the harmonious blend of fresh crunch from crisp romaine, savory bacon, tender ditalini pasta, and juicy cherry tomatoes. It's all brought together by a vibrant, homemade vinaigrette that perfectly balances every bite, creating that signature flavor profile you know and love.

Prepare for a delightful mix of textures in every forkful. You'll experience the crispness of romaine, the satisfying chew of pasta, savory bits of cooked bacon, and bursts of sweet cherry tomatoes. The creamy, tangy vinaigrette, brightened with a touch of lemon and infused with fragrant Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning, coats every ingredient beautifully, offering a refreshing yet hearty experience. With the optional diced cooked chicken, this salad transforms into a complete and filling meal, perfect for any occasion.

Easily make this Portillos Chopped Salad your own. For a delicious vegetarian option, simply omit the chicken and bacon, perhaps adding some chickpeas or cannellini beans for extra protein. If gorgonzola or blue cheese isn't your preference, you can swap it for milder feta or even fresh mozzarella pearls. Don't have ditalini pasta? Any small-shaped pasta like orzo or mini shells would work in a pinch.

This vibrant, flavorful salad is perfect for a weeknight dinner, a casual potluck, or a refreshing lunch. Serve it chilled to fully appreciate its crispness and bright, complex flavors.

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