Low Fat Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Low Fat Blue Cheese and Walnut Salad—a perfect balance of bold flavors and wholesome simplicity! This light yet satisfying dish combines crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, all brought to life with the rich creaminess of low-fat blue cheese and the crunch of toasted walnuts. Tossed in a tangy homemade vinaigrette featuring red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, every bite is a refreshing burst of flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutrient-packed salad makes for a quick, guilt-free lunch or a vibrant side dish at any gathering. Perfect for healthy eating enthusiasts, this recipe is a delightful way to enjoy big flavor with low fat—without compromising taste.
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Ingredients
- 8 cups Mixed salad greens
- 4 ounces Low fat blue cheese
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens and place them in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Crumble the low fat blue cheese into small pieces and set aside.
Step 3
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let them cool.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Finely slice the red onion.
Step 5
Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion to the salad greens in the bowl.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to coat.
Step 8
Top the salad with crumbled blue cheese and toasted walnuts.
Step 9
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1190.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1434.3 |
| Total Fat 119.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 59.7g | |
| Cholesterol 40.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2980.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 59.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.3g | |
| Protein 51.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 24.3IU | 0% |
| Calcium 934.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2518.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories