PORTILLO'S CHOPPED SALAD (KINDA LIKE)

Portillo's Chopped Salad (Kinda Like) image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Greens

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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)
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

Steps:

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.
To Make The Chopped Salad: Cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool. Set aside.
Cook bacon in a skillet until done. Let bacon cool, then crumble it.
Combine romaine, iceberg, red cabbage, tomatoes and green onions in large salad bowl.
Add cooled pasta, bacon and gorgonzola cheese to salad.
Add dressing to taste right before serving so that it doesn't get soggy.