Portillos Chopped Salad

Portillos Chopped Salad

from lecremedelacrumb.com
15 min

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.