Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this "Classic Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing," a perfect balance of crisp, fresh ingredients and bold, creamy flavors. This vibrant dish features crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and tangy red onion, all brought together with a rich, velvety homemade blue cheese dressing. The dressing, made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and crumbled blue cheese, is flavored with a hint of garlic and a splash of zesty lemon juice. Crispy bacon, toasted walnuts, and a medley of colorful veggies add irresistible textures and flavors, making every bite utterly satisfying. Perfect for an easy lunch or as a standout side dish, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s your go-to recipe for effortless elegance and restaurant-quality taste at home.
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Ingredients
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 small Red onion
- 100 grams Blue cheese
- 120 ml Mayonnaise
- 120 ml Sour cream
- 60 ml Buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 4 slices Bacon
Directions
Step 1
Begin by making the blue cheese dressing. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
Step 2
Crumble the blue cheese into the mixture, then add the lemon juice and finely minced garlic clove. Stir to combine.
Step 3
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate while you prepare the salad.
Step 4
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from skillet, drain on paper towels, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Step 5
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
Step 6
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into rounds, and thinly slice the red onion. Add these to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Step 7
Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until golden. Add to the salad.
Step 8
Add the chopped bacon to the salad bowl and toss all ingredients together gently.
Step 9
Pour the blue cheese dressing over the salad, toss to coat evenly, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1616.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2181.6 |
| Total Fat 186.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 27.0g | |
| Cholesterol 291.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3477.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 89.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 31.2g | |
| Protein 58.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 57.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1120.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2854.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories