Portillo'S Chopped Salad (Kinda Like) Recipe

Name: Portillo'S Chopped Salad (Kinda Like)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked ditalini (cooked in salted water); 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon; 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce; 3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce; 2 1/2 cups chopped red cabbage; 2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced; 1 cup sliced green onion; 4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola (about 1 cup); Sweet Italian Dressing; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked ditalini (cooked in salted water)
1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
2 1/2 cups chopped red cabbage
2 fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 cup sliced green onion
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola (about 1 cup)
Sweet Italian Dressing
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

1
To Make the Sweet Italian Dressing: Place vinegar, garlic, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper in a blender. While the machine is running, slowly drizzle olive oil through the blender top or feed tube until dressing is combined and emulsified. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to two weeks.
2
To Make The Chopped Salad: Cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool. Set aside.
3
Cook bacon in a skillet until done. Let bacon cool, then crumble it.
4
Combine romaine, iceberg, red cabbage, tomatoes and green onions in large salad bowl.
5
Add cooled pasta, bacon and gorgonzola cheese to salad.
6
Add dressing to taste right before serving so that it doesn't get soggy.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked ditalini (cooked in salted water), 1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce, 3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce, and more.

Yes, Portillo'S Chopped Salad (Kinda Like) 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.

Portillo'S Chopped Salad (Kinda Like)

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