RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED SALAD COPYCAT

RUTH'S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED SALAD COPYCAT image

Provided by Jamie Tarence

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 23

SALAD:
8 c packed iceberg lettuce, julienned (i sliced mine thinly with chef's knife)
1 c packed fresh spinach, cut into julienne strips
1 - 2 pt cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 c chopped red onion
1/2 c chopped green olives
6 oz fresh mushrooms, washed and chopped
4 eggs, hard-boiled, sliced thinly, and salted & peppered
1 can(s) (14-oz.) can chilled hearts of palm, rinsed, drained and sliced
1/2 lb applewood-smoked bacon, cooked crisp & crumbled
1 c crumbled blue cheese
1/2 c croutons
1 pkg crispy fried onions
DRESSING:
1/2 c mayonnaise (light mayo is fine)
1/2 c sour cream (light is fine)
1/2 c scallions, chopped
1/2 c chopped fresh basil, packed
juice of 1 fresh lemon
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp anchovy paste

Steps:

1. FOR THE SALAD: In a very large bowl, layer the salad ingredients in this order: iceberg lettuce,spinach, red onions, olives,mushrooms, hearts of palm, eggs & bacon.
2. Top with crispy onions, crumbled cheese, and croutons.
3. Just before serving, pour lemon basil dressing over, and mix salad well. Start with a small amount of dressing at first, and add more as needed.
4. FOR THE DRESSING: Place all dressing ingredients into blender or Vita-Mix.
5. Blend for one minute.
6. Make a few hours or a day ahead so that flavors will blend.