Bacon and blue cheese salad
This delicious bacon and blue cheese salad is tossed in a homemade creamy dressing that makes a wonderfully light and healthy starter or side dish.
Ingredients
 | 5 oz bag mixed greens (any type of baby spinach, arugula, mache, etc.) |
 | 4-6 strips of bacon |
 | 1 chopped tomato |
 | 1 cup of chopped walnuts |
 | 8 oz of blue cheese (roquefort, gorgonzola, etc.) |
 | (Optional) 2 pieces of toast |
 | (Optional) 1/2 chopped red onion |
 | (Optional) 1 cup of black olives |
Accents for the sauce:
 | 1/2 cup of heavy cream or buttermilk |
 | 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought) |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of dried chives |
 | 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice for flavor |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this bacon and blue cheese salad
- Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
- Cook the bacon cubes in a hot pan over high heat for 5-8 minutes until crispy.
- Chop the tomato, blue cheese, walnuts, and any optional ingredients into small pieces.
- Combine the mixed greens, chopped ingredients, blue cheese, walnuts, and dressing in a large salad bowl.
- Toss well to evenly coat everything with the dressing.
- Plate the salad and top with a few warm bacon pieces.
- Serve immediately while the bacon is still hot.
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
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.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
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.
