Blue Strawberry Salad
Brighten up your table with a Blue Strawberry Salad, the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and savory flair. This vibrant dish stars juicy fresh strawberries paired with creamy crumbled blue cheese, crunchy candied pecans, and a hint of sharpness from thinly sliced red onion. Nestled on a bed of crisp mixed greens and dressed with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and extra-virgin olive oil, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s ideal for a quick appetizer, a standout side, or even a light, satisfying main course. Whether you're entertaining or simply treating yourself, this salad is a true showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 5 cups mixed salad greens
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 0.5 cups blue cheese, crumbled
- 0.5 cups candied pecans
- 0.25 cups red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Hull the fresh strawberries and slice them into thin pieces. Add them to the bowl with the salad greens.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese evenly across the top of the salad.
Add the candied pecans to the bowl for a sweet, crunchy texture.
Thinly slice the red onion and scatter the pieces over the salad, adding a bit of sharp flavor.
Drizzle the balsamic glaze and extra-virgin olive oil evenly over the salad for a flavorful dressing.
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper on top for seasoning, adjusting to taste.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients without crushing the strawberries or pecans.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer, side dish, or light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.4 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2307 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.5 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.0 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 824 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1631 mg | 35% | |
*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.
