RUTH'S CHRIS CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)

Ruth's Chris Chopped Salad Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by KDCooks

Number Of Ingredients 18

LEMON BASIL DRESSING:
8 cups packed julienned strips iceberg lettuce, can substitute romaine lettuce
1 cup packed julienned strips fresh spinach
1 cup packed julienned strips radicchio
1 ⁄3 cup red onion, sliced very thin
1/2 cup chopped green olives
6 ounces fresh mushrooms , sliced, washed and drained, about 2 cups
4 eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
1 (14-ounce) can chilled hearts of palm , rinsed, well-drained and sliced
1/2 pound applewood-smoked bacon , chopped, fried until crisp, drained
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (4 ounces)
1/2 cup croutons
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
Crispy fried onions, for garnish
2 cups sour cream, or use 1 cup sour cream and 1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon
Seasoned salt and garlic pepper seasoning

Steps:

In a very large bowl, combine lettuce, spinach, radicchio, red onions, green olives, mushrooms, eggs, hearts of palm and bacon; toss well. Add crumbled blue cheese, croutons and about 1/2 to 3/4 of Lemon Basil Dressing; toss until well mixed. Divide salad among 4 dinner plates, garnish with cherry tomato halves and top salads with crispy fried onions. LEMON BASIL DRESSING: Combine all ingredients, add seasoned salt and garlic pepper to taste. Mix well; refrigerate until serving. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.