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Portillo's Chopped Salad

A refreshing and hearty chopped salad inspired by Portillo's, featuring a mix of fresh vegetables, cheese, and a tangy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots shredded
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumbers diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup bacon cooked and crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, cheddar cheese, and bacon.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding avocado or a protein of your choice such as grilled chicken or shrimp.

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