Saturday, December 12, 2015

Portillo's look-alike Chopped Salad

Portillo's is an institution in Chicago.  You can't go wrong with a good old chicago dog but their chopped salad can really draw me in.  Here is a version that is pretty close!  This makes A LOT and keeps pretty well for a couple of days.  The ingredient amounts and what you want to toss in there can really be up to you.  Here s what I did this time around



Portillo's look-alike Chopped Salad

3 medium bunches of Romaine, chopped small
3/4 of a medium head of lettuce, chopped small
1/2 of a small head of red cabbage, chopped small
1 c. uncooked ditalini pasta, cooked according to package
2 tomatoes, diced
4-5 green onions, chopped small
10 strips bacon, chopped small
4-6 oz. crumbled gorgonzola
1 c. peas

I have also added chopped egg, chicken, and mushrooms in the past.

Portillo's serves the salad with a house dressing.  Here are a couple recipes that are close.

Sweet Italian Dressing
1/2 c. red wine vinegar
2 T. honey
1 t. dried italian seasoning
2 cloves chopped garlic
1/2 c. olive oil
salt/pepper

Another option:
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1/2 c. olive oil
2 cloves chopped garlic
1 t. sugar
1/4 t. oregano
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper

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