Best 13 Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our exquisite Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. This refreshing and vibrant dish tantalizes your taste buds with a medley of crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy walnuts, and savory bacon bits. The crowning glory is the homemade blue cheese dressing, a creamy and tangy masterpiece that elevates the salad to a culinary masterpiece.

Explore variations of this classic salad with our curated collection of recipes. From the simplicity of a Classic Blue Cheese Dressing to the zesty Lemon-Herb Blue Cheese Dressing, each recipe offers a unique twist on the traditional. For those with dietary restrictions, discover our Gluten-Free Blue Cheese Dressing and Vegan Blue Cheese Dressing alternatives. And for a touch of indulgence, try our Blue Cheese Dressing with Bacon or Blue Cheese Dressing with Avocado.

Our Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing is a versatile dish, perfect for a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or even as a delightful appetizer. With its effortless preparation and customizable options, this salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe repertoire. So embark on a culinary journey, explore our diverse range of blue cheese dressing recipes, and create a salad that will leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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

WEDGE SALAD WITH ELEGANT BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This a great salad to have for a simple lunch or to serve with a nice dinner. Fresh ingredients make this salad very elegant and the wedge presentation makes it a great starter for a special occasion dinner. It is best to chill the dressing for 24 hours prior to serving.

Provided by cabanagrl

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time P1DT30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ pound crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup sour cream
⅓ cup buttermilk
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
1 clove garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into 8 wedges
2 roma tomatoes, diced
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
½ pound crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 pound blue cheese, sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl; blend using a hand mixer; chill until serving.
  • Build the salad by placing 1 lettuce wedge on each of 8 plates. Drizzle equal amounts of dressing over each wedge. Scatter tomatoes, onion, and 1/2 pound blue cheese over each salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 51.4 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 892.3 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 7m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1/4 cup each buttermilk and crumbled blue cheese, 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, a dash of hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Add 10 cups mixed salad greens and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 13 milligrams, Sodium 318 milligrams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 3 grams

COBB SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1 dash salt, plus more if needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more if needed
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half down the middle (you should be left with 4 very thin breast-shaped pieces)
2 heads Bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated
2 heads romaine lettuce, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into chunks
1 pound crispy-fried thin bacon
8 ounces red grape tomatoes, halved
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
2 avocados, diced
1/3 cup blue cheese crumbles
3 scallions, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the blue cheese dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sour cream and Worcestershire until smooth. Stir in the blue cheese crumbles, chives, salt and pepper. Taste and add more seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving; the flavors deepen as it chills!
  • For the chicken: Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Drizzle on a small amount of olive oil.
  • Salt and pepper the chicken, then grill until totally done, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside to cool.
  • For the salad: Arrange the Bibb, romaine and iceberg lettuce in a large bowl or on a large platter in 3 separate sections. Arrange the bacon, tomatoes, eggs and avocados in different piles. Pile the blue cheese crumbles in the center, scatter over the scallions and sprinkle the whole salad with a little black pepper.
  • Drizzle the blue cheese dressing all over the salad and serve.

BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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"A FRESH SALAD is the perfect complement to any meal, but this colorful combination has eye appeal as well. I love the crispy crunch of croutons and tangy touch of dill in this recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 small bunch romaine, torn
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 cup croutons
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; mix or shake until well blended. Place romaine in a large salad bowl; top with the eggs, croutons and blue cheese. Add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING



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The thick, creamy blue cheese dressing does double duty at our house because I often serve it as a veggie dip. -Christy Freeman, Central Point, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 18g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

GREEN SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces good Roquefort cheese, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in quarters, or 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cut in half
Heirloom tomatoes, or other good tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Place a wedge of lettuce on each serving plate with 2 slices of tomato. Pour enough dressing over the lettuce to moisten. Serve immediately.

SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This salad is a tradition in my home each Christmas. The chunky blue cheese dressing coats the lettuce beautifully. Toss in extra vegetables to suit your family's taste. -Shirley Bedzis, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

DRESSING:
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
SALAD:
12 cups torn Bibb or Boston lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, sliced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 cups seasoned salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, 1/4 cup blue cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Cover and process until smooth. , Pour into a small bowl; stir in the remaining blue cheese. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours. In a large bowl, toss the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, olives and croutons. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 anchovy fillets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large slices sourdough bread, crusts trimmed, torn into bite-size pieces
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese (about 1 ounce)
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
8 cups baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 small head red-leaf lettuce, torn (about 6 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the red onion in a small bowl of ice water, about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
  • Meanwhile, make the croutons: Mash the anchovies with a fork. Combine the olive oil, mashed anchovies, 1 grated garlic clove and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Add the torn bread and toss with your hands until the bread absorbs the oil. Spread on a baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool.
  • Whisk the buttermilk, sour cream, blue cheese, vinegar, parsley, the remaining grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until combined. Add the spinach, lettuce, cucumber, red onion and croutons; toss well.

BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING THREE WAYS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield approximately 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup sour cream
1 heaping tablespoon horseradish

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the blue cheese, lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Serve this over a spinach salad with rings of fresh red onion.
  • Whisk in the sour cream and you've got a dip for buffalo chicken wings or celery sticks.
  • Stir in the horseradish and the mixture makes a great spread for sandwiches.

SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup blue cheese such as Roquefort, Saga or Danish blue
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
6 tablespoons peanut, vegetable or corn oil
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
10 cups assorted salad greens such as watercress, red-leaf lettuce and Belgian endive

Steps:

  • Crumble or chop the cheese in a mixing bowl. Add the mustard, garlic, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper, stirring vigorously with a wire whisk.
  • Add the salad greens and toss to blend thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 239, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 264 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TASTY BLUE CHEESE SALAD DRESSING



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This is my husband's favorite dressing. Besides salads, he likes to use it as a dip for eating artichokes. It is easy to make and tasty.

Provided by Klantz

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Sour Cream Dressing Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry sherry
¼ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (such as Maytag®)

Steps:

  • Stir mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon juice, sherry, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Fold blue cheese through the mixture.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 30.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 489.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

WEDGE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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A wedge salad gets the creamy treatment when topped with blue cheese dressing. Keep the dressing as a topper, or make it a dip for Buffalo wings. -Jenn Smith, East Providence, Rhode Island

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons water
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash cayenne pepper
1 large head iceberg lettuce
2 cups chopped assorted tomatoes
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first 7 ingredients. Cut lettuce into 6 wedges. To serve, top wedges with dressing, tomatoes and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 473mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Make and share this Salad With Blue Cheese Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookinggina

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
12 cups torn lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, sliced
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups salad croutons

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place cottage cheese, 1/4 cup blue cheese, mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Process until smooth.
  • Pour into a bowl and add remaining blue cheese.
  • Or process all of the blue cheese if you want a completely creamy dressing.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • When ready to serve, toss salad ingredients together and serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.8, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 328, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 5

Tips:

  • To make a flavorful dressing, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • For a healthier dressing option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and sour cream. You can also reduce the amount of honey or omit it altogether.
  • Choose a variety of salad greens to add texture and flavor to your salad. Some good options include romaine lettuce, arugula, spinach, and kale.
  • Add some chopped vegetables to your salad for extra nutrition and crunch. Some good options include carrots, celery, cucumbers, tomatoes, and radishes.
  • Top your salad with grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or tofu for a protein-packed meal.
  • Serve your salad immediately or chill it for later. If you are chilling it, let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This refreshing and flavorful salad with blue cheese dressing is a perfect meal for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give this salad with blue cheese dressing a try. You won't be disappointed!

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