Best 3 Bacon Blue Cheese Flat Iron Salad Recipes

Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the Bacon Blue Cheese Flat Iron Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This exquisite salad features tender flat iron steak seared to perfection, crumbled blue cheese, crispy bacon, roasted red peppers, and a tangy bacon vinaigrette dressing. The Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Salad offers a refreshing twist, combining succulent shrimp, creamy avocado, crisp greens, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. For a vegetarian delight, the Roasted Vegetable and Quinoa Salad bursts with vibrant colors and textures, featuring roasted vegetables, quinoa, feta cheese, and a balsamic vinaigrette. Each recipe offers a unique flavor profile, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLAT IRON STEAK SALAD

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My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes, but you can customize it to suit your tastes. -Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 pound beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)
1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, lemon juice and the remaining salt and pepper. Divide spinach among 4 plates. Add tomato, avocado and radishes., Cut steak into slices; place over salad. Drizzle with dressing; if desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 25g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD WITH BACON AND BLUE CHEESE

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Perfect for a summer evening but good any time of the year. Adjust the salad ingredients to your own taste. This is the combination that we prefer.

Provided by tpspaul

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Bacon Salad

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 slices bacon
9 ounces cubed cooked chicken
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 radishes, diced
1 ½ cups chopped romaine lettuce
½ cup diced cucumber
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 slices red onion, chopped
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
3 tablespoons blue cheese salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool.
Reheat chicken in the bacon fat, seasoning with salt and pepper, until just starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels and place in a large bowl. Add wing sauce and stir to coat all the pieces. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Break bacon into pieces and combine with chicken. Add tomatoes, radishes, lettuce, cucumber, celery, red onion, blue cheese, and dressing. Toss salad and divide between 2 plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 135.9 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 45.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1733.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON

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Try a supper club favorite of Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon! Nothing beats crispy wedges topped with creamy, smoky dressing and bacon. Make this Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon next time you need some crunch!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil Reduced Fat Mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. HEINZ Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup KRAFT Natural Blue Cheese Crumbles
4 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Butcher Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon, coarsely chopped, divided
1 small head iceberg lettuce, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 cup chopped red onions
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Mix mayo, buttermilk and vinegar in medium bowl; stir in cheese and half the bacon.
Place 1 lettuce wedge on each of 4 plates; top with mayo mixture, tomatoes, onions and remaining bacon.
Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked bacon or turkey bacon. You can also cook the bacon in the oven for a healthier option.
If you don't have flat iron steak, you can use flank steak, skirt steak, or hanger steak.
To make the blue cheese dressing, you can use store-bought blue cheese dressing or make your own. To make your own, simply whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste.
If you don't have arugula, you can use spinach, romaine lettuce, or mixed greens.
To add some extra flavor to the salad, you can grill or roast the vegetables before adding them to the salad.

Conclusion:

This bacon blue cheese flat iron salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The flavorful steak, tangy blue cheese dressing, and fresh vegetables make this salad a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new salad recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.