Best 7 Spinach Blue Cheese Salad With Walnut Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Spinach Blue Cheese Salad with Walnut Dressing, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This salad features fresh, crisp spinach leaves, crumbled blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a tangy walnut dressing that ties all the elements together. With its vibrant colors and contrasting textures, this salad is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a flavorful side dish, this salad is sure to impress. Additionally, the article provides three more enticing salad recipes: a classic Caesar salad, a refreshing cucumber and avocado salad, and a hearty roasted beet and quinoa salad. Each recipe offers a unique combination of flavors and ingredients, ensuring there's something for every palate.

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

SPINACH SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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If you like blue cheese you'll love this salad. I don't know where I got the recipe I found it stuck at the back of my salads. The dressing is good on other salads as well

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups Baby Spinach, stems removed,washed & dried
1 red apple, chopped core removed
1 green apple, chopped core removed
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place dressing ingredients in a sealed jar or cruet and shake well to mix.
  • Toss all the salad ingredients to mix well.
  • Do not add dressing until just before serving.

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.

SPINACH SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced shallot or red onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons quality walnut oil, (see Cook's Note)
8 cups baby spinach leaves, stems trimmed, washed, and dried
1/2 cup whole or chopped toasted walnuts
1/3 cup crumbled goat cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, shallot, mustard, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil to make a creamy dressing.
  • Put all but a large handful of the spinach in a large bowl. Toss with most of the dressing. Add remaining spinach and continue tossing until well coated.
  • Serve immediately topped with goat cheese and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 5 milligrams, Sodium 297 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 1 grams

SPINACH & BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH WALNUT DRESSING



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A delicious salad that is quite simple to prepare. The walnuts and tomatoes can be prepared ahead of time. Works really well as an entree or a light lunch. The original recipe came from 'Australian Good Taste' magazine and stated serving size was 4, I think it is better as 2 generous serves.

Provided by EeeGee

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
freshly ground salt & pepper
200 g baby spinach leaves, washed and dried
120 g store bought semi dried tomatoes (or use home make oven dried tomatoes, try recipe 14681)
100 g blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • FOR THE DRESSING.
  • Preheat your oven to 180°C.
  • Spread the walnuts on a baking tray and cook in the preheated oven for 5-8 minutes until aromatic and toasted.
  • Combine the walnuts, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a screw top jar and shake well to combine.
  • FOR THE SALAD.
  • Place the spinach, tomatoes and blue cheese in a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with the dressing, toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 663.6, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 37.2, Sodium 2029, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 24, Protein 26.4

SPINACH SALAD WITH WARM BALSAMIC WALNUT DRESSING



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Fresh spinach, mushrooms, red onion and feta cheese are tossed with a warm bacon, walnut and balsamic dressing for a delicious side-dish salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 25m

Yield Makes 6 servings, 2 cups each.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bag (10 oz.) spinach, washed, drained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 pkg. (4 oz.) ATHENOS Traditional Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/2 of a medium red onion, sliced
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup HEINZ Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, quartered

Steps:

  • Toss spinach with mushrooms, cheese and onions in large bowl; set aside.
  • Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat to desired crispness, turning frequently. Remove bacon from skillet; reserve 2 Tbsp. of the drippings in skillet. Place bacon on paper towels to drain.
  • Add walnuts to reserved drippings in skillet. Cook 1 to 2 min. or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Cook 30 sec. or until heated through. Pour hot dressing over salad; toss to coat. Top with eggs. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 650 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g

SPINACH SALAD WITH WALNUTS



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Nutritious spinach gets a protein boost from walnuts and eggs.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 minced shallot
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh tarragon (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
3/4 pound trimmed spinach
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 quartered hard-cooked eggs
8 ounces thinly sliced mushrooms
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, shallot, and tarragon.
  • Add spinach, walnuts, hard-cooked eggs, and mushrooms. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss just before serving.

BLUE SPINACH SALAD



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Small amounts of the rich blue cheese goodies add just the right flavor to a very fresh tasting salad. This is my nothing-else-could-possibly-make-me-happy-for-dinner salad. Happy eating!

Provided by MAMAHENMISSY

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Spinach Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup pre-washed spinach leaves
⅓ cup seedless red grapes, rinsed and dried
1 tablespoon blue cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
1 tablespoon blue cheese salad dressing

Steps:

  • Toss together the spinach leaves, grapes, blue cheese, and pumpkin seeds. Serve with blue cheese salad dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 473 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Use fresh baby spinach for the best flavor and texture. If you can't find baby spinach, you can use regular spinach, but be sure to wash and dry it thoroughly.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. You can always add more dressing if needed, but it's hard to take it away.
  • Use a variety of toppings: The toppings are what make this salad so special. Be sure to use a variety of textures and flavors, such as crispy walnuts, crumbled blue cheese, and sweet dried cranberries.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. Just be sure to store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Serve immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it's made. The dressing will wilt the spinach if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

Spinach Blue Cheese Salad with Walnut Dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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