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Portillo's Chopped Salad Recipe

Portillo’s Chopped Salad Recipe

Welcome to the Portillo’s Chopped Salad Recipe. Portillo’s Chopped Salad is a fresh and flavorful mix of crisp lettuce, tender chicken, bacon, pasta, and cheese tossed in a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
  • 1 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1 cup cooked ditalini pasta
  • ½ cup Gorgonzola cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup green onions chopped
  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ cup Italian vinaigrette dressing

Equipment

  • Large salad bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small saucepan (for pasta)
  • Salad tongs
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Step 1: Cook the Pasta
  1. Boil ditalini pasta according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
    Portillo's Chopped Salad Recipe
Step 2: Prepare the Chicken and Bacon
  1. Cook chicken breast until golden and fully cooked, then dice it into small cubes. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble it into bits.
    Portillo's Chopped Salad Recipe
Step 3: Chop the Vegetables
  1. Finely chop the romaine and iceberg lettuce, red cabbage, green onions, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add all to a large mixing bowl.
    Portillo's Chopped Salad Recipe
Step 4: Assemble the Salad
  1. Add the cooled pasta, diced chicken, crumbled bacon, Gorgonzola cheese, and vegetables to the bowl. Toss gently with salad tongs to combine everything evenly.
    Portillo's Chopped Salad Recipe
Step 5: Dress and Serve
  1. Drizzle the Italian vinaigrette dressing over the salad and toss well until everything is coated. Serve fresh and enjoy the Portillo ”s-inspired crunch!
    Portillo's Chopped Salad Recipe

Notes

Serve this salad with a side of garlic bread or soup for a satisfying meal.