Low Sodium Classic Blue Cheese Salad
Brighten up your table with this **Low Sodium Classic Blue Cheese Salad**, a healthier twist on the beloved classic. Crisp romaine lettuce serves as the vibrant base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and the decadent tang of low-sodium blue cheese crumbles. Red onion adds a zesty kick, while walnuts provide the perfect crunch. The homemade dressing—crafted from olive oil, red wine vinegar, a hint of honey, and Dijon mustard—ties everything together with a balanced, lightly tangy flavor. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this easy-to-make salad is both heart-conscious and packed with flavor. Perfect as a light lunch, satisfying side, or elegant starter for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Low sodium blue cheese
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Garlic clove
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it thinly, and add to the bowl.
Crumble the low sodium blue cheese and sprinkle over the salad ingredients.
Thinly slice the red onion and add to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the walnuts and add them to the salad for a crunchy texture.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and freshly minced garlic to make the dressing.
Season the dressing with freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.
Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp, fresh flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1328 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 111.8 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 853 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.1 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 842 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1746 mg | 37% | |
*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.
