Blue cheese & veggie salad

Enjoy a refreshing and flavorful Blue Cheese & Veggie Salad featuring crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy Italian dressing, and rich blue cheese crumbles. Quick, easy, and perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!

  • 23 Mar 2025
  • Cook time 0 min
  • Prep time 5 min
  • 1 Servings
  • 4 Ingredients

Blue cheese & veggie salad

Looking to make a simple yet flavor-packed salad? This Blue Cheese & Veggie Salad combines crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and rich blue cheese, all brought together by a zesty Italian dressing. It's the perfect dish for a quick lunch or a refreshing side. Let's dive into making this delightful salad!

Ingredients:

2 cups lettuce
90g
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
77g
2 tbsp italian salad dressing
30g
4 oz blue cheese
110g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Crumble the blue cheese if it’s not already crumbled.
2. Combine the Vegetables:
- In a large salad bowl, add the chopped lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
3. Add the Dressing:
- Drizzle the Italian salad dressing over the lettuce and tomatoes.
- Gently toss the salad to evenly distribute the dressing.
4. Add the Blue Cheese:
- Sprinkle the crumbled blue cheese over the top of the salad.
- Give the salad a gentle toss to mix in the blue cheese, ensuring it’s evenly dispersed.
5. Serve:
- Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates.
- Optionally, garnish with additional toppings like nuts, seeds, or croutons if desired.
6. Enjoy:
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Tips:

- Use fresh, crisp lettuce for the best texture. Rinse and dry thoroughly before assembling the salad.

- Halve the cherry tomatoes for bite-sized pieces that distribute evenly throughout the salad.

- For an extra crunch, consider adding some nuts like walnuts or almonds.

- If you prefer a milder cheese, you can substitute blue cheese with feta or goat cheese.

- Toss the salad gently to ensure the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

- Feel free to add additional vegetables such as cucumbers, bell peppers, or red onions for extra color and flavor.

There you have it—a quick and delicious Blue Cheese & Veggie Salad! This salad is perfect for any time you need a fresh and satisfying meal. The combination of flavors and textures will leave you wanting more. Enjoy your culinary creation!

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size310 grams
Energy
Calories 460kcal23%
Protein
Protein 27g18%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 11g3%
Fiber 2.12g6%
Sugar 6g6%
Fat
Fat 36g41%
Saturated 22g72%
Cholesterol 81mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 600ug67%
Choline 36mg7%
Vitamin B1 0.13mg11%
Vitamin B2 0.52mg40%
Vitamin B3 1.98mg12%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg21%
Vitamin B9 90ug22%
Vitamin B12 1.38ug58%
Vitamin C 18mg21%
Vitamin E 2.18mg15%
Vitamin K 130ug109%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 640mg50%
Copper, Cu 0.12mg14%
Iron, Fe 1.44mg13%
Magnesium, Mg 50mg11%
Phosphorus, P 490mg39%
Potassium, K 680mg20%
Selenium, Se 18ug32%
Sodium, Na 1600mg106%
Zinc, Zn 3.33mg30%
Water
Water 230g-
* 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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