Chopped Blue Cheese Salad
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5
Chopped Blue Cheese Salad
Description
The Chopped Blue Cheese Salad combines a variety of fresh greens including lettuce and arugula, enhanced by the sharpness of radishes and crunch of celery. Sweet apple slices add brightness, while the honey mustard dressing brings a balance of sweet and tangy notes. Crumbled blue cheese lends a creamy, slightly pungent flavor that complements the smoky, savory bacon pieces.
Crushed pecans introduce a nutty crunch, rounding out the texture diversity. The bacon adds a rich depth, but can be omitted for a meat-free option. This salad is versatile for vibrant side servings or a light meal. Each component blends fresh, savory, sweet, and bold flavors for contrast and interest.
To keep the salad crisp, dress individual servings rather than the entire bowl if making ahead. Toasting pecans can enhance their flavor. Several types of blue cheese work well depending on preference, and feta cheese is a suitable substitute for those who prefer a milder cheese.
Ingredients
- 150 g lettuce mixed leaves
- 30 g arugula aka rocket
- 4 radish thinly sliced
- 1 talk celery chopped
- 1 apple sliced
- 2 portion honey mustard dressing
- 100 g blue cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoon pecans crushed
- 3 rasher Bacon cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Cook 3 rasher Bacon to your liking.
- In a large bowl add 150 g Mixed lettuce leaves, 30 g Rocket (arugula), 4 Radishes and 1 stalk Celery.
- Add 1 Apple (sliced) and pour over 2 portion Honey mustard dressing.
- Mix well and add the chopped bacon and 100 g Blue cheese (crumbled).
- Transfer to bowls and top with the2 tablespoon Pecans.
Notes
- Toast pecans to enhance their nutty flavor before adding to the salad.
- Dress individual portions if preparing leftovers to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
- Blue cheese can be substituted with feta or milder cheese varieties if preferred.
- Omit bacon to make a vegetarian version of the salad.
- Crumbled blue cheese distributes more evenly than larger chunks, which tend to settle at the bottom.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 530 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 530kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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