Chopped Fixins Salad Recipes

BEVERLY HILLS CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Add the tomatoes, iceberg, romaine, chickpeas, salami and mozzarella to a large salad bowl.
• Add the olive oil, Parmesan, vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper to a measuring cup or mason jar. Whisk to combine.
• Add the dressing to the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

SALAD STUFFED SHELLS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled.
• Combine salami, romaine lettuce, roma tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a large bowl; pour balsamic vinaigrette dressing over salad and toss to coat. Stuff pasta shells with lettuce mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
• Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.

CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: Zest the lemon into a small bowl, then halve the naked lemon and squeeze the juice into the bowl. Whisk in oil and season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.
• Put the romaine into a large bowl, then top with tomatoes, bacon, cucumber, blue cheese and scallions. Drizzle in about two thirds of the dressing, then toss until well coated.
• Place sliced avocado and eggs on top of salad, and season lightly with salt and pepper (especially the avocado, which can take a lot of salt). Drizzle salad with remaining dressing, and serve.

ALL-THE-FIXINS CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients. Refrigerate. Easy-peasy!
• All of the amounts are approximate (I had to put in numbers for the recipe) -- adjust to your taste. I use leftover roast chicken -- DH usually makes a lot at a time, so we have leftovers. I prefer golden raisins. If the chutney is chunky, you can chop it tiny or leave it as is. I use a few shakes of a mild hot sauce like green Tabasco; you can substitute black or cayenne pepper. Use as much mayo as you like (I use Hellman's/Best Foods); or substitute Greek yogurt.
• This is yummy by itself, but also makes a good sandwich. I particularly like it with butter lettuce on a croissant or brioche.

PORTILLO'S CHOPPED SALAD (KINDA LIKE)

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.

FIESTA CHOPPED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Toss avocado with lemon juice; gently fold into salad. Serve with a slotted spoon.