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Ruth’s Chris Chopped Salad

Ruth's Chris Chopped Salad: Fresh, Flavorful, & So Easy!

This Ruth's Chris Chopped Salad is a colorful and customizable dish that impresses with flavor and freshness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Greens
  • 2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce Substitution: Romaine or mixed greens
  • 2 cups baby spinach Substitution: Mixed baby greens
  • 1 cup sliced radicchio Substitution: Endive or additional leafy greens
For the Salad
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onions Substitution: Shallots or green onions
  • ½ cup diced celery No direct substitution—omit for a softer salad
  • ½ cup sliced green olives Substitution: Black olives
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms Substitution: Omit or use avocado
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes Substitution: Grape or plum tomatoes
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese Substitution: Feta or goat cheese
  • 4 slices bacon Substitution: Turkey bacon or omit for vegetarian
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs Substitution: Grilled chicken or omit
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup olive oil Substitution: Avocado or canola oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice Substitution: Lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar Substitution: Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Substitution: Yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey Substitution: Maple syrup or agave
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil Substitution: Other herbs
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Skillet
  • pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and chopped fresh basil. Season with salt and black pepper.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble. Cook hard-boiled eggs in boiling water for 9-10 minutes, then cool in ice water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped iceberg lettuce, baby spinach, sliced radicchio, red onions, diced celery, and sliced mushrooms. Toss gently.
  4. Add crumbled bacon, blue cheese, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the salad. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss lightly.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh basil and blue cheese just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, mix and chill the salad before serving.

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