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Bacon and blue cheese salad is a dish that has been enjoyed for generations, and for good reason. This classic combination is the perfect balance of savory and tangy, making it a satisfying and delicious option for any meal.

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, or a side dish to complement a meal, this salad is sure to impress. The crunchy bacon perfectly complements the tangy and sharp flavor of the blue cheese, while the crisp greens provide a fresh and crunchy contrast.

And when serving it with a creamy salad dressing, it is a wonderful sumptuous meal that feels healthy and decadent at the same time.

And have I mentioned it is easy to prepare? It can easily be made ahead of time, making it a great option for a summer barbecue or potluck. After all, who can turn down bacon and blue cheese!?

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Bacon and blue cheese salad

An easy salad with mixed greens, bacon, blue cheese, and a delicious creamy dressing.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Salads

Cuisine French

Servings

Calories 716 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

5 oz bag of mixed greens
1 chopped tomato
4-6 strips of bacon
8 oz of blue cheese
pinch of salt and pepper
1 cup of chopped walnuts
2 pieces of toast (optional)
1/2 red onion, chopped (optional)
1 cup of black olives (optional)

Dressing

1/2 cup of heavy cream or buttermilk
2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of dried chives
pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the ingredients together.
In a pan, cook the bacon cubes at high heat for 5-8 minutes until it looks cooked.
Chop the tomato, blue cheese, walnuts and any optional ingredients into small pieces.
In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens with all the ingredients including the blue cheese, walnuts and dressing.
Toss the salad to make sure that the dressing coats evenly.
Plate the salad, along with a couple of pieces of the bacon.
Serve while the bacon is warm.

Notes

What to serve with it?

This bacon and blue cheese salad is a light salad that can easily be served as an appetizer. Serve it alongside this Instant Pot Chicken pie with mushrooms and leeks or this Surimi pizza in pink sauce

How to store it?

You can easily prepare this bacon and blue cheese salad in advance, but I recommend keeping the dressing separately. Store it in an airtight glass container and leave it in the fridge so it keeps fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 716kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 26gFat: 62gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 36gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1353mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.

	Mixed greens (any type of baby spinach, arugula, mache, etc.)
	Bacon
	Tomato
	Chopped walnuts
	Blue cheese (roquefort, gorgonzola, etc.)
	(Optional) 2 pieces of toast
	(Optional) 1/2 chopped red onion
	(Optional) 1 cup of black olives

	Heavy cream or buttermilk
	Mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
	Dried chives
	Lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juice for flavor
	Pinch of salt and pepper