Best 7 Spinach Roquefort Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our Spinach Roquefort Salad, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes your taste buds. This exquisite salad combines the earthy freshness of baby spinach, the tangy sharpness of Roquefort cheese, the nutty crunch of walnuts, and the sweetness of ripe pears. Drizzled with a velvety balsamic vinaigrette, this dish is a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

Additionally, discover variations of this classic salad to suit your preferences. Experiment with different greens like arugula or mixed greens, explore alternative cheeses such as blue cheese or goat cheese, and add a touch of sweetness with dried cranberries or honey-roasted pecans. For a vegetarian twist, replace the bacon with crispy tofu or roasted chickpeas. Each variation promises a unique taste experience, making this salad a versatile and endlessly enjoyable dish.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROQUEFORT PEAR SALAD



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This is the best salad I've ever eaten and I make it all the time. It is tangy from the blue cheese, fruity from the pears, and crunchy from the caramelized pecans. The mustard vinaigrette pulls it all together.

Provided by Michelle Krzmarzick

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head leaf lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
3 pears - peeled, cored and chopped
5 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
¼ cup white sugar
½ cup pecans
⅓ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons prepared mustard
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, stir 1/4 cup of sugar together with the pecans. Continue stirring gently until sugar has melted and caramelized the pecans. Carefully transfer nuts onto waxed paper. Allow to cool, and break into pieces.
  • For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions. Pour dressing over salad, sprinkle with pecans, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.1 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 654 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

SPINACH WITH ROQUEFORT CHEESE



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Categories     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Spinach     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 10-ounce packages fresh spinach leaves
1/4 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large pot over medium heat. Add half of shallot and sauté until tender, about 2 minutes. Add half of spinach and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Using tongs, transfer spinach to bowl. Repeat with remaining butter, shallot and spinach. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over spinach and serve.

SPINACH & ROQUEFORT SALAD



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This french inspired salad utilizes blue cheese, thinly sliced apples, and sunflower seeds to perk up a traditional spinach salad. Artisanal cheese works best here as well as a tart apple. Recipe from Vegetarian Times.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Spinach

Time 21m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
1 shallot, minced (about 3 TBSP)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds, hulled
1 (6 ounce) bag Baby Spinach
1 large apple, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup Roquefort cheese

Steps:

  • Make Vinaigrette. Combine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk in oil and water to emulsify. Stir in minced shallots.
  • Make Salad. Place sunflower seeds in medium skillet. Toast over medium heat 5-6 minutes or until browned and fragrant. Transfer to small bowl and let cool.
  • Thinly slice 1 large apple leaving peel on the apple for color. Use one large tart apple or two small contrasting flavors of apple.
  • Just before serving, toss baby spinach, thinly sliced apple, crumbled roquefort, and cooled sunflower seeds with vinaigrette. Divide among salad plates and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.8, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 369.9, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 3.5

SPINACH AND ROQUEFORT SALAD



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I sometimes use melon instead of the pear in this salad, use what you like most or is in your fridge. Another thing I like to do is add crispy fried bacon bits just before serving.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces baby spinach leaves
2 ounces walnuts, roughly chopped
1 -2 ripe juicy pear, peeled and cubed
3 ounces Roquefort cheese, add more or less to suit your own taste
5 fluid ounces single cream
1 tablespoon chopped chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and dry the spinach, remove tough stalks and tear large leaves in pieces.
  • Mash the cheese with a fork, gradually add the cream to form a smooth paste.
  • Mix in the chives and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place the spinach in a salad bowl, add the walnuts, the pear and pour over the dressing.
  • Toss and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 6.3, Protein 9.6

PERFECT SPINACH SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 whole eggs
Ice
7 slices thick-cut peppered bacon
1 small whole red onion
1 package white button mushrooms
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash salt
8 ounces baby spinach, washed, dried and stems removed

Steps:

  • Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Then turn off the heat and allow to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain off the water and add ice on top of the eggs.
  • Fry the bacon in a skillet until crispy/chewy. Remove to a paper towel. Drain the fat into a bowl and reserve. Give the skillet a wipe with kitchen paper.
  • Slice the red onion very thinly, and then add to the skillet. Cook slowly until the onions are caramelized and reduced. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  • Slice the mushrooms and add them to the same skillet with a little of the reserved bacon fat if needed. Cook slowly until caramelized and brown. Remove to a plate and set aside. Chop the bacon. Peel and slice the eggs.
  • Make the hot bacon dressing:
  • Add 3 tablespoons of the reserved bacon fat, vinegar, sugar, Dijon and salt to a small saucepan or skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk together and heat thoroughly until bubbly. Add the spinach to a large bowl. Arrange the onions, mushrooms and bacon on top. Pour the hot dressing over the top; toss to combine. Arrange the eggs over the top and serve.
  • Per serving: Calories 270; Total Fat 22.5 grams; Saturated Fat 7.5 grams; Protein 10 grams; Total Carbohydrate 7 grams; Sugar: 2 grams; Fiber 2 grams; Cholesterol 123 milligrams; Sodium 526 milligrams

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calorie, Fat 22.5 grams, SaturatedFat 7.5 grams, Cholesterol 123 milligrams, Sodium 526 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SPINACH AND LEEK GRATIN WITH ROQUEFORT CRUMB TOPPING



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Categories     Cheese     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Casserole/Gratin     Blue Cheese     Leek     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons butter, divided
3 1/2 tablespoons horseradish Dijon mustard, divided
2 1/3 cups fresh breadcrumbs from crustless French bread
1 cup crumbled Roquefort cheese (generous 4 ounces)
3 9-ounce bags spinach leaves
1 8-ounce leek, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise (about 3 cups)
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Mix in 2 tablespoons mustard, then breadcrumbs. Sauté until breadcrumbs are golden, about 5 minutes. Cool briefly. Mix in cheese.
  • Toss 1 1/2 bags spinach in large nonstick pot over high heat until wilted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to sieve set over bowl. Repeat with remaining spinach. Press on spinach to drain.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same pot over medium-high heat. Add leek; sauté 4 minutes. Add cream, remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard, and spinach. Toss until thick and blended, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to 7x11-inch baking dish. Top with breadcrumb mixture. Bake until bubbling, about 10 minutes.

SPINACH, BACON & ROQUEFORT TART



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Take a simple sheet of puff pastry and transform it into this fabulous spinach, roquefort & bacon tart. It's perfect for an easy lunch

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Buffet, Lunch

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

320g sheet puff pastry
1 beaten egg
125g shop-bought creamed spinach
8 cherry tomatoes , halved
50g roquefort , crumbled
3 rashers streaky smoked bacon

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Roll out the pastry onto a lined baking sheet. Using the tip of a sharp knife, mark a 2cm border around the edge. Brush the pastry all over with the egg and bake for 10 mins. Leave for 5 mins, then press down the centre with your hands, leaving the border. Top with the spinach, tomatoes and roquefort, and return to the oven for 10-15 mins. Meanwhile, fry the bacon until very crispy. Drain and chop or break into shards and scatter over the tart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly and pat it dry to remove excess water.
  • Use a sharp knife to slice the shallots and mushrooms.
  • Toast the walnuts in a single layer in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring once or twice, until fragrant and slightly browned.
  • Use a mild olive oil to dress the salad.
  • Add the Roquefort cheese and walnuts just before serving, so they don't soften too much.

Conclusion:

Spinach Roquefort salad is a delicious and elegant salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes. The combination of spinach, Roquefort cheese, walnuts, and mushrooms is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone.

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