Strawberry Bleu Cheese Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Strawberry Bleu Cheese Salad, a refreshing fusion of sweet and savory flavors perfect for any occasion. Bursting with juicy fresh strawberries, crisp mixed greens, and the tangy creaminess of crumbled bleu cheese, this dish achieves the perfect balance of textures and tastes. Candied pecans add a delightful crunch, while thin slices of red onion provide a zesty kick. Drizzled with a homemade balsamic vinaigrette enriched with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this salad is both simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and serving four, it’s the ultimate light main course or standout side dish for summer barbecues, dinner parties, or weekday meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese
- 0.5 cup candied pecans
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters depending on their size.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens and strawberries.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or strips and add them to the salad bowl.
Sprinkle the crumbled bleu cheese and candied pecans evenly over the salad.
In a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad right before serving to keep the greens fresh.
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring even distribution of the dressing.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.8 g | 259% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 214 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 5056 mg | 220% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.2 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1462 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1941 mg | 41% | |
*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.
