Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Dijon Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this crisp and flavorful Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese Dijon Dressing recipe! Featuring fresh, crunchy romaine hearts drizzled with a creamy blend of tangy Dijon mustard, sharp blue cheese, and buttermilk, this salad is a perfect balance of richness and zest. Topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, golden croutons, and optional chive garnish, it’s a visually stunning dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is perfect as a refreshing starter or a light main course. Ideal for fans of bold flavors and gourmet dressings, this recipe is sure to impress at your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole Hearts of Romaine
- 1 cup Blue cheese crumbles
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Buttermilk
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons White wine vinegar
- 1 clove Garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Croutons
- 2 tablespoons Chives, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the hearts of romaine. Slice each heart lengthwise into halves (or quarters for smaller portions) and set them aside on a serving platter.
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the blue cheese crumbles, leaving some chunks intact for texture.
Drizzle the blue cheese Dijon dressing generously over the romaine hearts.
Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and croutons over the salad for added color and crunch.
If desired, sprinkle chopped chives on top as a garnish.
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and crisp texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2705 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.2 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.3 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 326 mg | 108% | |
| Sodium | 4578 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.1 g | 143% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.3 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1445 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 27.9 mg | 155% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*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.
