Blue cheese, tomato and lettuce 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!
Cook time 0 min
Prep time 5 min
Ingredients:
2 cups lettuce1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp italian salad dressing
4 oz blue cheese
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!
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 per serving
1 ServingsCalories 460kcal
Protein 27g
Carbohydrates 11g
Fiber 2.12g
Sugar 6g
Fat 36g
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