Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Salad
Creamy, tangy, and delightfully fresh, this Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Salad combines vibrant, crisp Romaine lettuce with juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and sharp red onion for a colorful base. The star of the dish is the homemade vinaigrette, a perfect balance of olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic, all enhanced by the bold, savory flavor of crumbled bleu cheese. Topped with crunchy croutons, this salad is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's ideal as a light lunch, a side salad, or an elegant addition to any dinner table. Perfect for bleu cheese lovers and vinaigrette enthusiasts alike, this recipe is sure to elevate your salad game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cup Crumbled bleu cheese
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Croutons
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl.
Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic (use a fine grater or press), salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Add the crumbled bleu cheese to the vinaigrette mixture and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Pour the bleu cheese vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Top the salad with croutons for added crunch.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.0 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 110 mg | 37% | |
| Sodium | 3046 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 965 mg | 74% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2296 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
