{"id":1311,"date":"2023-04-03T11:06:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T11:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/index.php\/2010\/08\/11\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-02-20T10:00:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T10:00:44","slug":"homemade-portillos-chopped-salad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Portillo&#8217;s Chopped Salad Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\r\n<p>When I was a little girl growing up in Chicago, Portillo&#8217;s held a special place in my heart.<\/p>\r\n<p>Oh, the <a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/hot-dog-stew\/\">hot dogs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/oven-fries\/\">fries<\/a> were to die for!<\/p>\r\n<p>It was the go-to place for my friends&#8217; birthday parties, and those memories still made me smile.<\/p>\r\n<p>Fast forward a few (or quite a few) years, and I live in Michigan, with Portillo&#8217;s visits becoming a distant memory. Whenever we head back to the Windy City to see my family, we miss out on the Portillo&#8217;s experience.<\/p>\r\n<p>But this past weekend, everything changed!<\/p>\r\n<p>She had an amazing idea as my sister and I was wracking our brains for something scrumptious to bring to our family reunion picnic.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>What if we recreated Portillo&#8217;s Chopped Salad?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>After some research and a little sisterly collaboration, we whipped up a delicious replica that was an absolute hit!<\/p>\r\n<p>Now, I&#8217;ll be honest; there are a few ingredients in there that aren&#8217;t exactly my favorites (raw onions and gorgonzola cheese, I&#8217;m looking at you!).<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>But you know what?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The magic of this salad lies in its chopped nature. No big, overwhelming chunks &#8211; just a beautiful medley of flavors and textures that come together in perfect harmony.<\/p>\r\n<p>So, today I want to share with you not just a recipe but a piece of my childhood memories:<strong> the iconic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.portillos.com\/portillos\/\">Portillo&#8217;s<\/a> Chopped Salad.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Let&#8217;s get chopping!<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/#Why_Youll_Love_It\" title=\"Why You&#8217;ll Love It\">Why You&#8217;ll Love It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/#Tips\" title=\"Tips\">Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/#Serving_Suggestions\" title=\"Serving Suggestions\">Serving Suggestions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/#How_to_Make_Portillos_Chopped_Salad\" title=\"How to Make Portillo&#8217;s Chopped Salad\">How to Make Portillo&#8217;s Chopped Salad<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/#Substitutions\" title=\"Substitutions\">Substitutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/homemade-portillos-chopped-salad\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs:\">FAQs:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Youll_Love_It\"><\/span>Why You&#8217;ll Love It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p>Even if you&#8217;re unfamiliar with Portillo&#8217;s, you&#8217;ll fall in love with this salad. It&#8217;s the perfect blend of flavors and textures that come together in every bite.<\/p>\r\n<p>Perfect for picnics, family gatherings, or a hearty home meal.<\/p>\r\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips\"><\/span>Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Chop all ingredients into small, uniform pieces to ensure an even distribution of flavors.<\/li>\r\n<li>Toss the salad well before serving so the dressing coats every ingredient.<\/li>\r\n<li>Make the dressing ahead of time and refrigerate it for a few hours to let the flavors meld.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span>Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p>You only need a cutting board, a sharp knife, and a large bowl to create this masterpiece.<\/p>\r\n<p>That&#8217;s it!<\/p>\r\n<p>A salad spinner can come in handy for drying the lettuces, but it&#8217;s not a must.<\/p>\r\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serving_Suggestions\"><\/span>Serving Suggestions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p>This salad is incredibly versatile, so feel free to add grilled chicken or your favorite protein to make it a complete meal.<\/p>\r\n<p>Pair it with some crusty bread for the ultimate dining experience.<\/p>\r\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_Portillos_Chopped_Salad\"><\/span>How to Make Portillo&#8217;s Chopped Salad<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/11-IMG_9177-copy-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8263\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/11-IMG_9177-copy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/11-IMG_9177-copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/11-IMG_9177-copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/11-IMG_9177-copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/11-IMG_9177-copy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/11-IMG_9177-copy-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>1. Wash and dry the lettuce. Finely chop until the lettuce is in small pieces.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8258\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2. Put in a large bowl.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/bacon-cooking-tips\/\"><strong>Cook the bacon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8265\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>4. Add remaining ingredients, except dressing, and toss to combine well.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/8-IMG_9300-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8257\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/8-IMG_9300-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/8-IMG_9300-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/8-IMG_9300-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/8-IMG_9300-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/8-IMG_9300-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/8-IMG_9300-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8256\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/6-IMG_9332-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8255\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/6-IMG_9332-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/6-IMG_9332-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/6-IMG_9332-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/6-IMG_9332-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/6-IMG_9332-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/6-IMG_9332-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>6. Serve dressing alongside the salad or pour on and combine just before serving.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8254\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Substitutions\"><\/span>Substitutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p>Don&#8217;t like raw onions or gorgonzola cheese?<\/p>\r\n<p>No problem! Swap them out for your preferred ingredients.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Q: What if I don&#8217;t have ditalini pasta on hand?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A:\u00a0 Substitute any small pasta shape, like orzo or macaroni, for a similar result. Just be sure to cook and cool it before adding it to the salad.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Q: Can I use a different type of cheese?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A: You can swap out the gorgonzola for another cheese you love, like blue cheese, feta, or even goat cheese. Remember that crumbly cheese works best in this salad.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Q: Is this salad vegetarian?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>A: As it&#8217;s written, this recipe includes bacon, but you can make it vegetarian by removing it or replacing it with a plant-based alternative.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-5052\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"5052\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact-noh2\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/2-IMG_9351-150x150.jpg 150w, 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d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Portillo\u2019s Chopped Salad (Copycat)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal 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wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Salad<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">Salad<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-5052-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"5052\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">head iceberg lettuce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1-2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">heads Romaine lettuce, depending on size<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small head red cabbage, minced <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or 1 bag sliced red cabbage, chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">\u00a0small red onion, finely minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bunch of green onions, thinly sliced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomatoes, seeded and diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ditalini pasta, cooked and cooled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bacon, cooked and crumbled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">gorgonzola cheese, crumbled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Vinaigrette dressing, bottled or homemade (we used a Honey Mustard Vinaigrette)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-5052-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"5052\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5052-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Wash and dry the lettuces. Finely chop until the lettuce is in small pieces. Put in a large bowl.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/9-IMG_9260-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5052-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook the bacon<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/12-IMG_9160-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5052-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add remaining ingredients, except dressing, and toss to combine well.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/7-IMG_9331-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-5052-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve dressing along side the salad or pour on and combine just before serving.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/1-IMG_9353-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/1-IMG_9353-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/1-IMG_9353-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/1-IMG_9353-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/1-IMG_9353-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/08\/1-IMG_9353-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The original Portillo\u2019s Chopped Salad includes diced chicken breast, but we opted to leave that out to make it more picnic and side-dish friendly. I think I\u2019ll be making this for just our family very soon and including the chicken. It would definitely be hearty enough to make a complete meal.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make a homemade version of the Chicago-based Portillo&#8217;s Chopped Salad. The recipe is a great combination of tastes, flavors, and textures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":8253,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","wpupg_custom_link":[],"wpupg_custom_link_behaviour":[],"wpupg_custom_image":[],"wpupg_custom_image_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Kate","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1311"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1311"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1311\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8315,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1311\/revisions\/8315"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8253"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stolenmomentscooking.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}