A Copycat Outback Steak House Chopped Salad Recipe (2024)

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A Copycat Outback Steak House Chopped Salad

From lanacountry 15 years ago

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    • Copycat Outback Chopped Salad Recipe
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    • Another member asked me to help her find a good
    • 'replica' of Outbacks' delicious chopped salad.
    • I thought this was a superb choice.
    • I hope she and others will love this. :)
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    • Candied cinnamon pecans:
    • 1/3 cup sliced-lengthwise pecans
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted
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    • Blue cheese vinaigrette:
    • 1/4 cup olive oil
    • 1/4 cup white vinegar or champagne vinegar
    • 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
    • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
    • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
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    • Salad:
    • 3 cups chopped bibb lettuce or butter lettuce
    • 3 cups chopped red leaf lettuce
    • 3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce
    • 1 green onion, chopped
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Candied cinnamon pecans:
    • Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces. Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss pecans with melted butter, then with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, tossing well to ensure a thorough coating. Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool, and set aside.
    • Blue cheese vinaigrette:
    • Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.

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Ingredients

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  • 'replica' of Outbacks' delicious chopped salad. shopping list
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  • candied cinnamon pecans: shopping list
  • 1/3 cup sliced-lengthwise pecans shopping list
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon shopping list
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar shopping list
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted shopping list
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  • blue cheese vinaigrette: shopping list
  • 1/4 cup olive oil shopping list
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar or champagne vinegar shopping list
  • 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar shopping list
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard shopping list
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream shopping list
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil shopping list
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste shopping list
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese shopping list
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  • Salad: shopping list
  • 3 cups chopped bibb lettuce or butter lettuce shopping list
  • 3 cups chopped red leaf lettuce shopping list
  • 3 cups chopped iceberg lettuce shopping list
  • 1 green onion, chopped shopping list
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. shopping list
  • candied cinnamon pecans: shopping list
  • Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces. Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss pecans with melted butter, then with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, tossing well to ensure a thorough coating. Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool, and set aside. shopping list
  • blue cheese vinaigrette: shopping list
  • Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. shopping list

How to make it

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  • Salad:
  • Chop the lettuces into smallish bite-sized pieces; use a salad spinner to wash and dry them. Slice the green onion. Place the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl (one large enough to toss the salad in). Add the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped onion. Break the cooled pecan slices apart and sprinkle them over the salad.

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  • mintykiss 13 years ago

    Absolutely delicious!!! We'll definitely have this again! Thank you so much for posting this because we were looking to duplicate that delicious salad that was just irresitible at the "Outback Steakhouse"! Apparently, many others feel the same way ;) =P =D =D **It seems this recipe serves 4* ;) :)

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  • crickert62 14 years ago

    One of the best salads at a restaurant anywhere and this recipe comes the closest that I could imagine! I might add a bit more balsamic or a little sugar the next time to give the sweetness factor a boost!

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  • dixiediner 15 years ago

    Great recipe.

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  • gapeach55 15 years ago

    This recipe sounds perfect! Thanks a bunch!

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  • krumkake 15 years ago

    I love that salad at Outback - it has the best flavors and the tastiest vinaigrette! I will make this one for sure...thanks for the post!!

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    " It was excellent "

    mjcmcook ate it and said...

    Hello....
    Thank-you for the "Heads-Up" on this recipe!
    It certainly is a "5"FORK!!!!! Winner!
    I will try it soon....
    ....mjcmcook.....

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    " It was excellent "

    momo_55grandma ate it and said...

    fantastic recipe thanks

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  • fantastic recipe thanks

    momo_55grandma in Mountianview loved it

  • Hello....
    Thank-you for the "Heads-Up" on this recipe!
    It certainly is a "5"FORK!!!!! Winner!
    I will try it soon....
    ....mjcmcook.....

    mjcmcook in Beach City loved it

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A Copycat Outback Steak House Chopped Salad Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is in the Outback Steakhouse salad? ›

Seared center-cut sirloin, mixed greens, Aussie Crunch, tomatoes, red onions, green onions, cinnamon pecans, Blue Cheese crumbles and our Danish Blue Cheese vinaigrette.

What kind of cheese does Outback use on salad? ›

Chopped style mixed greens with shredded carrots, red cabbage, green onions, cinnamon pecans and Aussie Crunch all tossed with Blue Cheese vinaigrette and topped with Blue Cheese crumbles.

How many carbs in the Blue Cheese chopped salad at Outback? ›

Outback Steakhouse Side Salad: Blue Cheese Pecan Chopped Salad (dressing Included) (1 serving) contains 31g total carbs, 26g net carbs, 40g fat, 12g protein, and 530 calories.

What does a chopped salad contain? ›

Lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese (usually parmesan or mozzarella balls), pepperoncini, onions, and if you like meat, throw in some chopped salami. What does it mean to ask for a salad chopped? It simply means that all the ingredients, including the lettuce, are chopped up small.

What cut of meat does Outback use? ›

There are seven types of steak to choose from.

Including Signature Sirloin, Ribeye, New York Strip, Bone-in Natural Cut Ribeye, Filet Mignon, Porterhouse, and Slow-Roasted Prime Rib. And each one is unique in its own way.

What is the lowest calorie salad dressing at Outback? ›

Our Light Balsamic Vinaigrette and Tangy Tomato Dressing are the choices you want to go for in making a lower calorie pick. If you just can't say no to our Ranch or Caesar creamy dressings, though, ask your waiter to put it on the side - so you can control just how much is added.

What is the Wedge Salad at Outback? ›

A cool, crisp wedge of fresh iceberg lettuce, chopped bacon, grape tomatoes, red onions, Blue Cheese dressing and Blue Cheese crumbles and topped with a sweet balsamic glaze.

What is aussie crunch in outback salad? ›

In the Outback Steakhouse recipe they claim to have an "Aussie crunch" which can be achieved by cooking and frying bits of Angel Hair pasta; which I did, but I don't think it really made a difference to the taste so you can leave out that step if you'd like.

What's in the Aussie Cobb salad at Outback? ›

Fresh mixed greens, chopped hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.

How many carbs are in a Cobb salad from Outback? ›

Outback Steakhouse Aussie Chicken Cobb Salad Crispy (1 serving) contains 42g total carbs, 36g net carbs, 50g fat, 43g protein, and 790 calories.

How many calories are in an Outback wedge salad? ›

Outback Steakhouse Side Blue Cheese Wedge Salad (1 Serving) contains 27g total carbs, 25g net carbs, 40g fat, 10g protein, and 510 calories.

How many calories in the Outback shrimp Caesar salad? ›

Outback Steakhouse Caesar Salad Shrimp (1 serving) contains 20g total carbs, 12g net carbs, 14g fat, 31g protein, and 550 calories.

Why do chopped salads taste better? ›

With all components chopped small, each bite contains the lettuce, vegetables, cheese, protein etc. simultaneously. Your taste buds get to enjoy all the ingredients' flavors at once. Chewing an intact leaf mainly provides one taste.

What tool is used to make chopped salad? ›

The salad chopper does have the advantage of acting as a simultaneous mixer and fine-dicer. Once I'd prepped everything, I piled each salad's ingredients on the cutting board and went ham with a mezzaluna chopper, using it to simultaneously chop and toss the ingredients together.

How do you chop lettuce for a chopped salad? ›

We're going to use these halves. to make chopped pieces for salad. Place the half cut side down, then make cuts lengthwise, starting at the stem, about 1in thick. Turn, then cut into squares. Now you have small bite sized pieces.

What is in the Outback Wedge Salad? ›

This Wedge Salad is one of the best salads on the planet! It's smothered in creamy, decadent homemade Blue Cheese Dressing, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy corn, creamy avocado and drizzled with sweet and tangy Balsamic Reduction.

What comes on a Caesar salad at Outback? ›

Romaine lettuce and homemade croutons tossed with traditional Caesar dressing. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

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