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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 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
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 bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup croutons optional
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, red cabbage, carrots, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, green bell pepper, red onion, and cheddar cheese.
  2. If using, add croutons to the salad mixture.
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 until evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy your Portillo's chopped salad!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like grilled chicken or avocado for added protein and flavor.

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