Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Local - MinneapolisNot-your-classic Chopped Salad Recipe

Not-your-classic Chopped Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A bed of romaine and greens, bacon, red onions, cucumbers, grape tomato, then topped with goat cheese, a crispy fried egg, and pulled together by zesty green goddess buttermilk dressing.

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Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Greens

    In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, mixed greens, diced red onion, sliced cucumber, and halved grape tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Make the Dressing

    In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, chopped parsley, chopped chives, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  4. 4

    Fry the Eggs

    In the same skillet used for bacon, add a little oil if needed and fry the eggs sunny-side up until the whites are set and yolks are runny.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    Crumble the cooked bacon and goat cheese over the greens. Drizzle with the green goddess dressing and top each salad with a fried egg.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Not-Your-Classic Chopped Salad!

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