BACON AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING

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Provided by Dodie Thompson

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Bacon     Fall     Bon Appétit     St. Louis     Missouri

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large romaine lettuce head, torn into bite-size pieces
6 bacon slices, cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
For the easy caesar dressing:
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Makes about 1 cup
1 cup Garlic Croutons
For the garlic croutons:
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
4 French bread slices, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • To make the salad:
  • Place first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste and toss well. Garnish salad with croutons and serve.
  • To make the easy caesar dressing:
  • Combine all ingredients in blender or processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • To make the garlic croutons
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil and garlic in small saucepan. Place bread cubes on baking sheet. Pour butter mixture over and toss well. Bake until bread cubes are golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely. (Croutons can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in airtight container.)
  • Makes about 3 cups.

chanda sha
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This salad is way too salty for my taste. I would not recommend it.


Miguel carps
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. I think it needs more seasoning.


Ozoeze Ebube
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This salad is a bit rich for me, but it's still very good. I would recommend using less bacon or blue cheese if you're not a fan of rich foods.


Peanut Lemons
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I'm not usually a fan of blue cheese, but I loved it in this salad. The dressing is also really good.


Sahil Sikandar
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I'm a big fan of salads and this one is one of my favorites. The combination of bacon, blue cheese, and Caesar dressing is always a winner.


Kelva Garvin
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Zizo ALagae
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing is delicious and the bacon and blue cheese add a nice touch.


Ahmad 65
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This salad is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and tangy. I highly recommend it.


mikiyas Ek
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Shajid sarker
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use pre-cooked bacon to save time.


Kenny Johnson
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Atiyar khan Atiyar khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. The dressing is delicious and the bacon and blue cheese add a nice touch.


nomvuyo mdakane
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This salad is the perfect combination of salty, sweet, and tangy. I highly recommend it.


Sue-Ellen Murdock
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Richmond Ofori
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This salad is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use pre-cooked bacon to save time.


Rajkumar Yadi
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I'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is an exception. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and blue cheese add a nice salty and tangy touch.


Mique Gonzales
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of bacon, blue cheese, and Caesar dressing is always a winner.