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!
- 11 Apr 2025
- Cook time 0 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 1 Servings
- 4 Ingredients
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:
Instructions:
- Wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Crumble the blue cheese if it’s not already crumbled.
- In a large salad bowl, add the chopped lettuce and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle the Italian salad dressing over the lettuce and tomatoes.
- Gently toss the salad to evenly distribute the dressing.
- 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.
- Divide the salad into serving bowls or plates.
- Optionally, garnish with additional toppings like nuts, seeds, or croutons if desired.
- 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 Size | 310 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 460kcal | 23% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 27g | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 11g | 3% |
| Fiber 2.12g | 6% |
| Sugar 6g | 6% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 36g | 41% |
| Saturated 22g | 72% |
| Cholesterol 81mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 600ug | 67% |
| Choline 36mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 0.13mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 0.52mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 1.98mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 0.35mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B9 90ug | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 1.38ug | 58% |
| Vitamin C 18mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E 2.18mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K 130ug | 109% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 640mg | 50% |
| Copper, Cu 0.12mg | 14% |
| Iron, Fe 1.44mg | 13% |
| Magnesium, Mg 50mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus, P 490mg | 39% |
| Potassium, K 680mg | 20% |
| Selenium, Se 18ug | 32% |
| Sodium, Na 1600mg | 106% |
| Zinc, Zn 3.33mg | 30% |
| 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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