Copycat Factory Chopped Salad

Do you do Cheesecake Factory? It’s the mecca of girls’ nights out in my world, and I pretty much order the Skinnylicious Factory Chopped salad almost every time. Guys, I can’t quit it. And I knew that I wanted to be able to create a copycat Factory Chopped Salad at home–because it’s just too good.

I know some people like to knock the Cheesecake Factory because it’s got TOO big of a menu, it can’t possibly be good at any of it. And I know it’s a chain, and chains aren’t cool. But I’m a fan! I think they do a pretty solid job on most dishes. And they just happen to offer like ninety-seven of them. And no this isn’t sponsored… but it’s sounding like it so let’s move on.

Why I love the Factory Chopped Salad:

It’s really so simple. Like the first time I got it, I was totally disappointed because I’m more of a dark green kind of girl… and I want ALL THE THINGS. This looked kind of simple and pale and then a few bites in, I was HOOKED. So fresh and crunchy… and if you’re a blue cheese lover, the combo of that strong pungent cheese and creamy avocado, with the sweet apples and corn, salty bacon, and vinaigrette– it’s perfect.

And one of the best parts? LIGHT. Even at the Cheesecake Factory, it’s light! So I knew it’d be an easy one to keep macro-friendly at home. And this way I get to decide where I’d like my calories to go, more avocado? More cheese? More toppings on my nightly shake?

Yep.

Oh and per usual, it scores high for my TSE (Time spent eating) which you know is imperative for me. I’m always gonna be a fan of food I can eat out of a giant bowl for A WHILE.

What You’ll Need for this Copycat Factory Chopped Salad:

• Romaine chopped small
• Pre-cooked bacon crumbled
• Reduced fat blue cheese (I buy the Treasure Cave brand.)
• Avocado, diced
• Cherry tomatoes halved (70 g)
• Apples, diced
• Corn 30 g
• Grilled chicken (like this one here)
• Fresh basil chopped
• Fresh parsley chopped (optional)
• 1.5 tbs of your favorite sweet vinegar. I can’t get enough of this Baker and Olive Peach Vinegar. Or you can whisk a little honey into a champagne or white balsamic vinegar.

How to Make Copycat Factory Chopped Salad:

This hardly needs instructions–just simply toss it together, and voilà, you have the perfect salad to enjoy for lunch or dinner!

The recipe below is meant for only one person, but it is really big. So just know if you want to make this for your family, then adjust the quantities accordingly.

Is this Salad Gluten-Free and Dairy-free?

This salad is gluten-free if you make it as directed. For dairy, you either have to leave out the blue cheese crumbles or replace the cheese with one of your dairy-free favorites. You can find my favorite dairy-free cheese alternatives here.

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• Copy Cat Cava Mediterranean Grain Bowl
• Sweet Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad
• Fresh and Healthy Taco Salad
• Quick and Easy Pickle Chicken Salad
• Herb and Arugula Pasta Salad

Copycat Factory Chopped Salad

This salad is the best, and you can’t convince me otherwise. I know that not everyone loves Cheesecake Factory, but this salad is one of my faves. And now I can eat it at home with even better macros. Such a win.

When it comes to eating salads, I like them to be HUGE, delicious, filling, and light, and this Copycat Factory Chopped Salad checks all the boxes. If you try it, make sure to tell me what you think in the comments below.

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