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Blue Cheese Salad
This pretty little salad has just the right amount of crunch and creaminess to satisfy your cravings quickly.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 223 kcal
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup walnut halves
- 1 head romaine lettuce roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the walnut halves in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, toasted walnuts, and blue cheese crumbles.
- In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad or toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
222mg
(9%)
Potassium
189mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
878IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 222mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 878IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.