Heart-Healthy Classic Blue Cheese Salad
Indulge in a nutritious twist on a timeless favorite with this Heart-Healthy Classic Blue Cheese Salad, a perfect harmony of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a vibrant mix of kale, arugula, and spinach, it’s topped with creamy reduced-fat blue cheese, juicy sliced strawberries or apples, buttery avocado, and crunchy toasted walnuts or almonds. The zesty homemade balsamic dressing, sweetened with a touch of honey and spiced with Dijon mustard, ties everything together beautifully in just 15 minutes. Packed with omega-3s, fiber, and heart-smart fats, this salad is an ideal choice for a guilt-free lunch or a sophisticated side dish that nourishes as much as it delights.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., kale, arugula, spinach)
- 0.5 cup crumbled blue cheese (preferably reduced-fat)
- 1 cup sliced strawberries or apples
- 0.5 cup walnuts or almonds, lightly toasted
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, pepper, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced strawberries or apples, and diced avocado.
Step 3
Lightly toast the walnuts or almonds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Allow them to cool slightly before adding to the salad.
Step 4
Add the crumbled blue cheese and toasted nuts to the salad bowl.
Step 5
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Serve immediately, dividing the salad into four portions. Enjoy as a heart-healthy meal or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (748.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1411.7 |
| Total Fat 121.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 26.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 60mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2293.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 27.5g | |
| Protein 40.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium 861.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1933.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories