Copycat Portillo's Chopped Chicken Salad

Ingredients

6 slices of bacon, cooked til crisp and chopped

1 cup cooked ditalini pasta

3 cups chopped romaine lettuce

2 green onions, chopped

½ cup gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbles

1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

2 cups diced cooked chicken, optional

Dressing

⅓ cup olive oil

¼ cup white wine vinegar

½ cup mayo

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons Herbs de Provence, or Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons minced garlic

¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese

2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

Combine dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse til smooth.

Combine bacon, pasta, lettuce, gorgonzola, tomatoes, and chicken (if using). Toss with dressing and serve immediately.