Everyone likes to eat salad as a vegetable portion in a daily meal whether he is on a diet or not. But eating salads of cucumber, carrot, and lettuce becomes less interesting when we eat it on a weight loss diet. Do you crave something yummy having a tinge of spiciness rather than a simple vegetable salad? Well, Ruth’s Chris Chopped salad recipe is perfect for you.
Another amazing thing is you can easily make this chopped salad in your kitchen. I ate this salad for the first time during my tour to America. American households never forget to keep a refreshing salad on their dining table. The taste of this salad inspired me a lot to try this.
And you will be amazed to know that the taste of homemade Ruth’s Chris Chopped salad is far more amazing than the restaurant ones. Let’s discuss how to make this chopped salad in a short time.
How to Make Ruth’s Chris Chopped Salad Recipe?
This salad is full of ingredients that promise great nutritional value, an exquisite taste to your palate, and a lot of fiber. These vegetables are seasoned with some awesome ingredients and cream to give a rich taste and velvety texture.
So let’s find out what you are going to need for Ruth’s Chris chopped salad.
Ingredients
Make the following ingredients available in your kitchen.
For Salad:
- Chopped Green olives = ½ cup
- Minced red onion = ½
- Crumbled blue cheese = ⅔ cup
- Chopped iceberg lettuce = ½ head
- Boiled eggs = 2 medium-sized
- Chopped croutons = 1 cup
- Cooked and chopped bacon = 6 slices
- Chopped heart of palm = ½ cup
- Chopped radicchio = 1 small sized
- Chopped mushrooms = 4 medium-sized
For Salad Dressing:
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice = 2 lemons
- Fresh basil = 1 cup, finely chopped
- Kosher salt = 1 tsp
- Sour cream = 4 oz (1/2 cup)
- Garlic powder = ½ tsp
For Garnishing:
- Cherry tomatoes = 8, cut into halves
- Crunchy fried onions = 1 cup
Step-by-Step Guide for Making Ruth’s Chris Chopped Salad Recipe
This is a really easy deal to make this rich and tasty Ruth’s Chris chopped salad. Once you are done with collecting the ingredients and chopping them, all you need to do is to mix them and perform some other simple steps to get them done.
Follow these uncomplicated steps to make this chopped salad:
Step 1
Take a bowl and add the ingredients of salad dressing in it.
Step 2
Mix them well and when the dressing is ready, put the bowl aside.
Step 3
Take another large-sized bowl and add all the chopped and crumbled ingredients mentioned in the salad ingredients.
Step 4
Mix the vegetables and others with a gentle hand.
Step 5
When the salad ingredients have been thoroughly combined, add the salad dressing in them. Again mix well to combine everything.
Step 6
There are two options to serve. Either simply divide the salad in small fractions and put each fraction on a plate. Then top and garnish with crispy fried onions and cherry tomatoes respectively.
Step 7
The other option is for serving if you want to serve in a bit of a fancy manner. In the serving plate, place the metal salad ring mold. Then fill this ring mold with the salad mixture.
Step 8
Tap the salad cautiously so that it is compressed to a small extent. This step will be keeping the salad in perfect shape.
Step 9
Remove the glass from the salad. Place crispy onions on the molded salad for topping. Then with the help of the glass, remove the metal ring also.
Step 10
The yummy Ruth’s Chris chopped salad is ready. Garnish it with cherry tomatoes and serve fresh. Bon Appetit!
Chef Notes
- While buying the ingredients, make sure to get the freshest ones. Eg. Browned or bruised lettuce is not recommended.
- Use the vegetables that are perfectly dry after washing. Wet vegetables will add extra moisture and sogginess to the salad.
FAQs
Can I make the salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the chopped salad even ahead of time. All you need is to keep dressing on one side so that tossing it at the time of serving will give you a refreshing salad.
How long does the chopped salad stay fresh?
Chopped salad can stay fresh for a long time in an airtight container. If you want to store it for 2-3 days in the refrigerator, absorb moisture by tapping a paper towel on the salad. And then store it in a clean container.
Can I make the salad in a large batch for a crowd?
Yes, you can make this chopped salad in a large batch for a crowd. All you need is to estimate 3 ounces per person.
Conclusion!
Hopefully, this Ruth’s Chris Chopped salad recipe will be helpful for you in your weight loss journey. Adopt the healthy habit of eating tasty refreshing chopped salad. Share this amazing recipe with your friends and family. Don’t forget to give your valuable feedback on this healthy yummy salad.
More Delicious Recipes
Ruth’s Chris Chopped Salad Recipe
Ingredients
For Salad:
- ½ cup Chopped Green olives
- ½ Minced red onion
- ⅔ cup Crumbled blue cheese
- ½ head Chopped iceberg lettuce
- 2 medium sized Boiled eggs
- 1 cup Chopped croutons
- 6 slices Cooked and chopped bacon
- ½ cup Chopped heart of palm
- 1 small sized Chopped radicchio
- 4 medium sized Chopped mushrooms
For Salad Dressing:
- 2 lemons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup Fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 4 oz (1/2 cup) Sour cream
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
For Garnishing:
- 8 Cherry tomatoes, cut into halves
- 1 cup Crunchy fried onions
Instructions
- Take a bowl and add the ingredients of salad dressing in it.
- Mix them well and when the dressing is ready, put the bowl aside.
- Take another large sized bowl and add all the chopped and crumbled ingredients mentioned in salad ingredients.
- Mix the vegetables and others with a gentle hand.
- When the salad ingredients have been thoroughly combined, add the salad dressing in them. Again mix well to combine everything.
- There are two options to serve. Either simply divide the salad in small fractions and put each fraction on a plate. Then top and garnish with crispy fried onions and cherry tomatoes respectively.
- The other option is for serving if you want to serve in a bit of a fancy manner. In the serving plate, place the metal salad ring mold. Then fill this ring mold with the salad mixture.
- Tap the salad cautiously so that it is compressed to a small extent. This step will be keeping the salad in perfect shape.
- Remove the glass from the salad. Place crispy onions on the molded salad for topping. Then with the help of the glass, remove the metal ring also.
- The yummy Ruth’s Chris chopped salad is ready. Garnish it with cherry tomatoes and serve fresh. Bon Appetit!
Notes
- While buying the ingredients, make sure to get the freshest ones. Eg. Browned or bruised lettuce is not recommended.
- Use the vegetables that are perfectly dry after washing. Wet vegetables will add extra moisture and sogginess to the salad.
Leave a Review