Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavor-packed Chopped Salad with Bleu Cheese and Avocado! A perfect medley of crisp romaine and peppery arugula forms the base, while juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion add layers of texture and taste. Creamy avocado and bold bleu cheese crumbles make every bite irresistible, while crumbled bacon adds a smoky, savory crunch. Tossed in a simple yet zesty red wine vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance of richness and freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes and great for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing side, this salad is a harmonious blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for fans of healthy yet indulgent dishes!
Wash and thoroughly dry the romaine lettuce and arugula. Chop the romaine into bite-sized pieces and combine it with the arugula in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons. Finely slice the red onion into thin strips and add all these vegetables to the salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the avocado into cubes and gently fold it into the salad to prevent smashing.
Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces and sprinkle it over the salad along with the bleu cheese crumbles.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chopped Salad with Bleu Cheese and Avocado!
Calories |
1388 | ||
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% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 118.0 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.1 g | 181% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 138 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2859 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 44.5 g | 89% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 2300 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.