Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Balsamic Bleu Cheese Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. This salad is an explosion of textures and contrasting flavors, featuring crisp romaine lettuce, tangy red onions, juicy tomatoes, and crumbled bleu cheese, all coated in a delectable balsamic vinaigrette. But that's not all - this article also presents a tempting array of other salad recipes to satisfy every palate. From the refreshing Lemon Herb Vinaigrette Salad to the hearty Warm Bacon Potato Salad, you'll find a salad for every occasion. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect salad to complement your next meal.
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BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD
So simple, but always gets raves! You can put leftover steak or roast beef over this for a quick, cool, summer dinner.
Provided by NANMURAT
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss together the mixed greens, leaf lettuce, cheese and walnuts. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 920.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 84.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 1608.6 mg, Sugar 4 g
SPINACH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD
My family (elderly parents included) were too busy eating and "mmmm-ing" and "oooo-ing" to initially comment. When they finally finished, each of them declared that this was the best salad they had ever eaten. Truly a texture delight, it is also a perfect blend of sweet, sour, crunchy, smooth and all around delicious. The dressing is sweet, so you don't want to "over dress" your salad. You may change this salad by exchanging mandarin oranges, blueberries, craisins, or other fruit of choice for the strawberries, Although I prefer almonds or pecans, you can use walnuts or sunflower seeds. And substituting good goat cheese for the bleu cheese is also another variation. No substitution has ever been bad in my estimation.
Provided by NewNerdMom
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In small bowl mix together olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, shallot and sugar.
- Whisk in teaspoon of Dijon mustard until dressing is smooth. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before using.
- In large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, nuts, and cheese.
- If you are sure you will be using all of the spinach salad, dress salad lightly immediately before serving. If you will have some salad left over (which rarely happens in my family) allow each individual to dress their own salad. It is a sweet dressing so a little goes a long way.
Tips:
- For a more flavorful salad, use a high-quality balsamic vinegar and a creamy blue cheese.
- If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
- To save time, you can buy pre-cut bacon bits.
- If you're watching your weight, you can reduce the amount of bacon and cheese in the salad.
- For a vegetarian version of the salad, omit the bacon.
Conclusion:
This balsamic bleu cheese salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and texture, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are some additional tips for making the best balsamic bleu cheese salad:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- Don't overdress the salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way.
- Serve the salad immediately after it's made, while the greens are still crisp.
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