Best 13 Romaine Salad With Chives And Blue Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our carefully curated collection of romaine salad recipes. From the classic combination of creamy blue cheese dressing to the tangy vinaigrette, each recipe offers a unique taste experience. Enjoy the crunch of crisp romaine lettuce paired with savory toppings like bacon, croutons, and hard-boiled eggs. For a vegetarian option, try the Romaine Salad with Lemon-Tahini Dressing, where the zesty dressing adds a refreshing twist. If you prefer a warm and comforting meal, the Warm Romaine Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese Dressing is sure to satisfy. And for a unique take on the classic Caesar salad, try the Romaine Salad with Roasted Garlic Dressing, where roasted garlic adds a nutty and aromatic flavor. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect romaine salad to tantalize your taste buds.

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GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon capers
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
6 anchovy fillets and 1/2 teaspoon of their oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup olive oil
3 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise, washed and dried
Olive oil, for tossing
Kosher salt
1 lemon, juiced
20 fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
1 cup crumbled blue cheese, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium.
  • For the dressing: In a blender, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, capers, salt and garlic. Blend until smooth. Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, anchovies and 1/2 cup of the olive oil and blend until smooth. Taste for seasoning. Add the remaining olive oil if needed. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, toss 4 of the romaine halves in a little olive oil and season them with salt. Put them in a single layer on the grill and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side for 3 additional minutes; the romaine should feel slightly warm and tender. Transfer the halves to a large platter. Spoon a little dressing on each.
  • On a flat surface, finely chop the rest of the romaine and add it to a medium bowl. Add the remaining vinaigrette, a touch of lemon juice and the basil leaves. Toss to coat the romaine.
  • Top the grilled romaine with some of the chopped, dressed romaine. Garnish with crumbled blue cheese and serve immediately.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PEAR, SMOKED BLUE CHEESE, AND CANDIED PECANS



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Provided by Martina McBride

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 romaine hearts, torn (about 6 cups)
2 ripe pears, thinly sliced or chopped (about 3/4 cup)
5 ounces smoked blue cheese, crumbled
1 avocado, diced
4 thinly sliced green onions (about 1/2 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook the sugar and pecans in a small skillet over medium, 5 to 7 minutes or until the sugar has caramelized. Spread the pecans in a single layer on lightly greased wax paper on a large baking sheet. Let them cool completely and then chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, Dijon, garlic, salt, sugar, and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Layer the lettuce, pears, cheese, avocado, and green onions on a large serving platter. Drizzle with the desired amount of dressing, and top with the pecans.

HEARTS OF ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE AND BACON



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Combine the enhanced flavor of romaine with smidgens of bacon and our irresistible blue cheese dressing, and that old-fashioned wedge of lettuce becomes a slice of heaven.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 strips good-quality bacon
1 large egg
2 hearts romaine lettuce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Blue Cheese Dressing, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 shallot, peeled
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Lay the bacon strips on a roasting rack and bake in the oven until crisp, about 20 minutes. (To make bacon curls: Wrap each slice of raw bacon around a metal skewer in a barber-pole fashion and lay the skewers on the roasting rack.) Pat dry with a paper towel. When cool enough to handle, break into pieces or in half, if using curls.
  • Put the egg in a small saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from the heat. Set aside for 10 minutes. Drain the egg and roll it between your palm and the counter to crack the shell, then peel under cool running water. Rub the egg through a fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
  • Remove the large outer leaves from the romaine hearts and rinse. Chop these leaves into bite-size pieces and spin dry. (Use an extremely sharp knife to minimize bruising the edges.) Halve the hearts through the cores to make 4 wedges. Rinse under cold running water and shake to air dry.
  • Divide the wedges among 4 plates. Mound some of the chopped romaine on top and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon about 1/4 cup of Blue Cheese Dressing over each salad and top with some of the sieved egg and bacon. Pass the remaining dressing at the table.
  • Pulse the mayonnaise, blue cheese, buttermilk, shallot, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and celery seeds in a food processor to make a chunky but pourable sauce. Stir in the parsley and season with plenty of pepper. Use immediately or refrigerate in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 2 BIG GUY servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 hearts romaine, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound blue cheese crumbles, in specialty cheese section of your market
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a big bowl. Combine garlic, oregano, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl. Add oil to dressing in a slow stream and mix with a whisk or fork. Stir in blue cheese. Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

ORANGE AND BLUE CHEESE GRILLED ROMAINE SALAD



Orange and Blue Cheese Grilled Romaine Salad image

Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 romaine hearts, halved lengthwise through the core
Lemon flavored olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (recommended: Shropshire)
1 navel orange
1/2 small shallot, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan over high heat.
  • Brush the romaine spears with some lemon oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put the spears on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until grill marks appear and the lettuce begins to wilt, about 2 minutes total. Immediately remove from the grill to a serving platter and sprinkle each half with about 2 tablespoons of the crumbled blue cheese.
  • With a sharp knife, cut the peel and pith from the orange. Carefully remove the orange segments by cutting them lengthwise away from the membrane, into a bowl. Squeeze the juice from the membrane over the segments and slowly whisk in 2 tablespoons lemon oil until combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, then add the shallots and stir to combine.
  • Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette and orange sections over the grilled romaine spears and garnish with the remaining blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 6 grams

ROMAINE SALAD WITH CHIVES AND BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Salad     No-Cook     Low Carb     Vegetarian     Blue Cheese     Spring     Chive     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large head of romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 bunch fresh chives, cut into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces
1 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in large bowl. Whisk oil, lemon juice, shallot, and mustard in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in chives. Drizzle dressing over lettuce and toss to coat. Sprinkle cheese over and serve.

ROMAINE WITH APPLE, PECANS AND BLUE CHEESE



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Eating the skin of apples provides about twice the anti-cancer activity as eating only the pulp, Cornell University studies show. That's why this recipe says not to peel the apple. You may wonder about the hefty amount of fat in each serving. Don't: 90% of it is good monounsaturated fat from avocado and pecans.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup blue cheese
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
⅓ cup orange juice
8 ounces plain non-fat yogurt
4 ½ cups hearts of romaine lettuce, torn into pieces
1 large unpeeled apple, chopped
1 Hass avocado, cubed
½ cup chopped red onions
¼ cup toasted pecan pieces

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mash cheese with a fork. Add vinegar, mustard, juice and yogurt; stir to combine thoroughly.
  • In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients. Toss with 1/2 cup Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 11.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 237.5 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

BLUE CHEESE ROMAINE SALAD



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A light lemon vinaigrette makes this salad deliciously different from all others. - Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
6 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 medium apples or pears, diced
LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine pine nuts and butter; spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Add apples and pine nuts., In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE



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A nice alternative to the traditional wedge salad. Great for summer grilling. So original that your friends will be talking about it for weeks.

Provided by Chicago Rob

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ tablespoon grated shallot
1 clove garlic, grated
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 slices applewood-smoked bacon
2 hearts of romaine lettuce, halved lengthwise
½ tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 tomato, diced

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, shallot, and garlic in a medium bowl. Mix well, then season lightly with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
  • When ready to prepare the salad, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute bacon, turning as needed, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Dice cooled bacon and set aside.
  • Lightly brush romaine on all sides with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using a pair of tongs, place romaine, cut-sides down, on the preheated grill. Cook until slightly caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes; it should still be slightly raw and crunchy in the center. Remove to a clean platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Place each romaine half on a serving plate. Drizzle with dressing and top with tomato and diced bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.7 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 597.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

ARUGULA AND ROMAINE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE



Arugula and Romaine Salad with Walnuts and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups arugula leaves, washed and trimmed
2 hearts romaine lettuce, coarsely chopped
1 cup walnut halves, lightly toasted
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
6 ounces, (1 cup) blue cheese crumbles

Steps:

  • Chill salad plates when you begin preparing your entree.
  • When your entree is almost ready to serve, combine arugula and romaine leaves and separate onto 4 chilled salad plates. Scatter toasted walnuts evenly among the salads. Pour vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream to combine dressing. Season dressing with salt and pepper, then stir in blue cheese crumbles. Ladle dressing evenly over top of salad plates and serve.

ROMAINE SALAD



Romaine Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 hearts romaine, chopped
1/4 cup whole leaves of fresh herbs, in any combination: parsley, basil, sage -- whatever you have on hand
1/4 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, a couple of splashes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chopped lettuce with torn leaves of mixed fresh herbs. Add some halved grape tomatoes to your salad for color and toss with vinegar and oil, salt and pepper, to your taste.

GRILLED ROMAINE WITH BLUE CHEESE-BACON VINAIGRETTE



Grilled Romaine with Blue Cheese-Bacon Vinaigrette image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 23m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 heads romaine lettuce, cut in 1/2 lengthwise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a saute pan over high heat. Add the onions and bacon and cook until the bacon is crispy. To the same pan add the balsamic vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Brush the romaine lettuce with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, place on the grill cut side down, and quickly sear.
  • Serve the lettuce, cut side up, and drizzle the balsamic dressing over the lettuce. Sprinkle with blue cheese and garnish with cracked black pepper.

BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD



Blue Cheese and Dried Cranberry Tossed Salad image

This is a very tasty salad; a swanky version of a regular everyday salad. The addition of blue cheese and dried cranberries give it something special. Wherever it is brought people always ask for the recipe!

Provided by Michelle

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
½ English cucumber, sliced
¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 519.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of lettuces, such as romaine, butterhead, and arugula.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have chives, you can use green onions or shallots instead.
  • If you don't have blue cheese, you can use feta cheese or goat cheese instead.
  • To make a vegan version of this salad, omit the blue cheese and use a plant-based dressing.

Conclusion:

Romaine salad with chives and blue cheese is a simple but delicious salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover romaine lettuce. With its crunchy texture, sharp flavor, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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