Clinkerdagger Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Clinkerdagger Salad, a truly indulgent and flavor-packed dish that combines fresh mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion with irresistible toppings like crumbled blue cheese, roasted hazelnuts, and crispy bacon. The rustic croutons add the perfect crunch, while the creamy homemade dressing—made with mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and a hint of honey—ties everything together in a luxurious blend of flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for serving four, this salad is a showstopper for dinner parties, brunches, or as a hearty side dish for any occasion. Bursting with texture, color, and bold, savory notes, the Clinkerdagger Salad is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Mixed greens (romaine, spinach, and arugula)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Crumbled blue cheese
- 0.25 cup Roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 4 slices Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup Rustic croutons
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Milk (optional, to thin the dressing)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese, roasted hazelnuts, and crumbled bacon evenly over the salad.
Add the rustic croutons just before serving to keep them crunchy.
To prepare the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
If the dressing is too thick, gradually whisk in milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side for individual portions.
Toss the salad gently before serving to ensure even coating of the dressing, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delicious, hearty salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.1 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.7 g | 204% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 226 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 4394 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.7 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 836 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2375 mg | 51% | |
*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.
