Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

Name: Italian Chopped Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1 pound bacon; 2 cups ditalini pasta, cooked al dente and cooled; 1 cup crumbled gorgonzola; 2 hearts romaine, chopped; 1/4 small head red cabbage, chopped; 1/4 head iceberg, chopped; 1 to 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 small red onion, minced

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 pound bacon
2 cups ditalini pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola
2 hearts romaine, chopped
1/4 small head red cabbage, chopped
1/4 head iceberg, chopped
1 to 2 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small red onion, minced

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
For the dressing: Place the vinegar, honey, Italian seasoning, garlic and some salt and pepper in a blender or food processor.
3
While the machine is running, slowly drizzle the olive oil until the dressing is combined and emulsified.
4
Adjust the seasoning if necessary, or add more oil if you want it less acidic.
5
For the salad: Lay out the bacon in rows on the prepared baking sheet.
6
Place in the oven on the upper rack and cook until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
7
Once it is nice and crispy, chop it up for your salad.
8
In a large bowl, combine the bacon, pasta, gorgonzola, romaine, cabbage, iceberg, tomatoes and red onions.
9
Add the dressing and toss together until all is well coated.
10
Taste and adjust the seasoning.

1362

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Chopped Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Chopped Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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