Blue cheese and veggie salad
Enjoy a refreshing Blue Cheese and Veggie Salad packed with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy blue cheese, crisp spinach, and zesty onion, all dressed with rich olive oil and vinegar. Perfect for a light lunch or side dish!
- 23 Feb 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 10 min
- 1 Servings
- 6 Ingredients
Elevate your salad game with this delicious and nutritious Blue Cheese and Veggie Salad! Featuring a blend of fresh vegetables and the robust flavor of blue cheese, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch or a delightful dinner side. Let's dive into the simple yet flavorful recipe that will surely become one of your favorites.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Crumble the blue cheese into small pieces.
- Wash and roughly chop the spinach.
- Peel and thinly slice the onion.
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and vinegar. Stir well to mix.
- In a large salad bowl, place the spinach as the base.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced onion on top of the spinach.
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the salad.
- Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar dressing over the salad.
- Toss the salad gently to ensure that all ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. Enjoy your Blue Cheese and Veggie Salad!
Tips:
- Use high-quality blue cheese for the best flavor.
- Feel free to add other fresh veggies such as cucumbers, bell peppers, or avocados for more variety.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, substitute the blue cheese with feta or goat cheese.
- Add a handful of nuts or seeds to give the salad a crunchy texture.
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Always taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
There you have it—a simple and delicious Blue Cheese and Veggie Salad that combines fresh vegetables with the bold and creamy taste of blue cheese. This salad is perfect for any occasion and can be easily modified to suit your personal taste. Enjoy your healthy and delectable creation!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 130 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 120kcal | 6% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 7g | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 4.16g | 1% |
| Fiber 1.05g | 3% |
| Sugar 2.27g | 2% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 22g | 26% |
| Saturated 7g | 24% |
| Cholesterol 22mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 120ug | 13% |
| Choline 11mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 0.15mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 0.65mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 0.13mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B9 36ug | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 0.35ug | 14% |
| Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
| Vitamin E 0.62mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K 80ug | 64% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 170mg | 13% |
| Copper, Cu 0.06mg | 6% |
| Iron, Fe 0.44mg | 4% |
| Magnesium, Mg 27mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus, P 130mg | 11% |
| Potassium, K 290mg | 8% |
| Selenium, Se 4.13ug | 8% |
| Sodium, Na 340mg | 23% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.93mg | 8% |
| Water | |
| Water 100g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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