Best 5 Strawberry Blue Cheese Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Strawberry Blue Cheese Salad, a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. This refreshing salad features a vibrant mix of fresh strawberries, crumbled blue cheese, crisp walnuts, and baby spinach, all tossed in a luscious homemade dressing. Discover variations of this classic, including a Strawberry Poppy Seed Dressing, a Balsamic Vinaigrette, and a creamy Avocado Dressing, each adding a unique twist to the dish. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a vibrant side dish, or a stunning main course salad, our Strawberry Blue Cheese Salad, with its versatile dressings, will leave you craving more.

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SPINACH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE



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A delicious Southern green salad with candied pecans, blue cheese, oranges, strawberries and a tasty balsamic vinaigrette.

Provided by LIz Berg

Categories     Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

5-ounce bag mixed spring salad greens or baby spinach
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, crumbled
1 small can of mandarin oranges, drained
1-2 cups fresh strawberries, stems and any core removed, sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
A pinch or more of cayenne pepper
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small shallot, minced
Pinch of salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Make pecans first. Stir together the 2 tablespoons of sugar and warm water and mix to combine. Add the pecans and soak for 10 minutes, then drain thoroughly. Mix together the 1 tablespoon of sugar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, then toss the pecans in the mixture. Place on a sheet pan lined with parchment or nonstick foil and bake for 10 minutes at 350°, stirring once about halfway through the baking time. Move the pecans and parchment or foil to a cooling rack while preparing the rest of the salad. Add the greens, then blue cheese, mandarin oranges and strawberries to a large salad bowl. Set aside. Make the vinaigrette by whisking together the balsamic vinegar, mustard, honey, garlic, shallot, salt, and a few gratings of black pepper. Then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until the oil is incorporated and the dressing is thick and emulsified. To serve, toss the salad with enough of the salad dressing to lightly coat the greens. Pass extra dressing as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 7 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 265 milligrams sodium, Sugar 18 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams unsaturated fat

STRAWBERRY-BLUE CHEESE STEAK SALAD



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At lunch one day, a friend told me about a steak salad she'd had at a party. It sounded so fantastic I had to try it for myself. My family would eat it nonstop if we could. Can't seem to get enough of that tangy dressing! -Alma Winberry, Great Falls, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 beef top sirloin steak (3/4 inch thick and 1 pound)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
SALAD:
1 bunch romaine, torn (about 10 cups)
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Reduced-fat balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Season steak with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add steak; cook 5-7 minutes on each side until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove from pan; let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak into bite-sized strips; toss with lime juice., On a platter, combine romaine, strawberries and onion; top with steak. Sprinkle with cheese and walnuts. Serve with vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLUE CHEESE & BERRY TOSSED SALAD



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The sweet tang of blueberries complements the sharpness of blue cheese in this breezy side. Topped with pecans, it could pass for a fancy restaurant's signature salad.-Rachael Zavala, Pleasant Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cheese, blueberries and pecans., In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

STRAWBERRY & BLEU CHEESE SALAD



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Make and share this Strawberry & Bleu Cheese Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LorenLou

Categories     Strawberry

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 -2 bag fresh Baby Spinach
1 pint strawberry, washed,trimmed and sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seed
1 1/2 teaspoons minced onions
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Place salad ingredients in a large bowl in the order listed.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients, blending until the sugar dissolves.
  • When ready to serve, pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 6.3, Sodium 148.7, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 4.7

SPINACH STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD



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My family (elderly parents included) were too busy eating and "mmmm-ing" and "oooo-ing" to initially comment. When they finally finished, each of them declared that this was the best salad they had ever eaten. Truly a texture delight, it is also a perfect blend of sweet, sour, crunchy, smooth and all around delicious. The dressing is sweet, so you don't want to "over dress" your salad. You may change this salad by exchanging mandarin oranges, blueberries, craisins, or other fruit of choice for the strawberries, Although I prefer almonds or pecans, you can use walnuts or sunflower seeds. And substituting good goat cheese for the bleu cheese is also another variation. No substitution has ever been bad in my estimation.

Provided by NewNerdMom

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fresh spinach, rinsed and dried well
1 quart strawberry, cleaned, hulled and sliced
1/3 cup slivered almonds or 1/3 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon shallot, very finely minced
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In small bowl mix together olive oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, shallot and sugar.
  • Whisk in teaspoon of Dijon mustard until dressing is smooth. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • In large bowl, combine spinach, strawberries, nuts, and cheese.
  • If you are sure you will be using all of the spinach salad, dress salad lightly immediately before serving. If you will have some salad left over (which rarely happens in my family) allow each individual to dress their own salad. It is a sweet dressing so a little goes a long way.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful strawberries. Look for berries that are bright red and have no bruises or blemishes.
  • Use a good quality blue cheese. A sharp, flavorful blue cheese will add a lot of flavor to the salad.
  • Don't overdress the salad. A light vinaigrette is all you need to dress this salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately. The strawberries will start to wilt if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Strawberry blue cheese salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone at the table. This salad is also very easy to make, so it's a great option for busy weeknights.

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