Classic Blue Cheese Salad
Indulge in the bold and sophisticated flavors of a **Classic Blue Cheese Salad**, a perfect blend of fresh ingredients and rich textures that make every bite unforgettable. This recipe combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced cucumber with the savory crunch of crispy bacon and toasted walnuts. The standout ingredient—creamy blue cheese crumbles—adds a tangy depth that pairs beautifully with the homemade dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this vibrant, crowd-pleasing salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a stunning appetizer. Simple yet elegant, it’s a must-try for lovers of bold flavors and nutrient-packed meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 4 slices Bacon
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the ingredients. Rinse the mixed salad greens thoroughly under cold water and let them dry completely or use a salad spinner for best results.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and set aside.
Peel the cucumber if desired and slice thinly.
Slice the red onion quarter into thin rings.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Once done, remove and place it on paper towels to drain excess grease. When cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
In a small dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts until golden and fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning. This takes approximately 3-5 minutes. Once done, remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the salad dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
In a large salad bowl, combine the dry salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion rings.
Sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles, crumbled bacon, and toasted walnuts over the salad.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately and enjoy the robust flavors of this classic blue cheese salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1245 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.6 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 34.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 72 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 1980 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1680 mg | 36% | |
*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.
