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Paparazzi Chopped Salad




Source of Recipe


FOODday/The Oregonian


Recipe Introduction


My family and I enjoy dining at Paparazzi, 2015 N.E. Broadway. We used to order the Chopped Salad every visit. It was divine.. About a year or two ago, it was discontinued. I haven't had a salad to match it since.......................We are still craving that wonderful garlicky, cheesy Chopped Salad and hope you can persuade Paparazzi to share the recipe with us.

-- Tansy Rhein, Portland .......
Paparazzi East discontinued the Chopped Salad because chef Joe Rapport moved to its other location, Paparazzi Pastaficio on Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway. He occasionally offers Chopped Salad at the new location, and he was happy to share the recipe.

Rapport says that he's been known to eat this salad with a soup spoon. I tried it and agree -- a soup spoon lets you get big bites full of all the wonderful ingredients and you don't miss a drop of the yummy dressing. Emily Post may frown, but you'll smile if you try it.



List of Ingredients





Makes 4 servings

Dressing:

1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 to 4 cloves finely minced garlic

Salad:

1 head romaine lettuce
1 cup diced tomato (1/4-inch dice)
1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (preferably Reggiano)
Thinly sliced red onion to garnish


Recipe




To make dressing: Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Dressing will separate and needs to be shaken just before use.

To make salad: Thinly slice the romaine and then chop into small pieces. Toss romaine with the tomato, cucumber, olives and cheeses. Add 1/2 cup of the dressing and toss to mix well. Garnish with red onion slices.

Variations: One cup finely diced cooked chicken breast or salami may be added for a more substantial salad. Substitute feta cheese for the gorgonzola. Add other cooked vegetables such as green beans or summer squash.