Portillo's Chopped Salad

Step 1

Cook Ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Make sure you salt the pasta water while cooking to give it some flavor. Drain and cool. Set aside.

Step 2

Cook bacon in a skillet until done. Let bacon cool, then crumble it.

Step 3

Combine romaine, iceberg, red cabbage, tomatoes and green onions in large salad bowl.

Step 4

Add cooled pasta, bacon and gorgonzola cheese to salad. Add chicken if desired.

Step 5

Add dressing to taste right before serving so that it doesn't get soggy.

Step 6

For the Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper.