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Crispy Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Crispy Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Mixed greens', 'amount': '8 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Cherry tomatoes', 'amount': '1 cup, halved'}; {'ingredient': 'Red onion', 'amount': '1/2, thinly sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Blue cheese', 'amount': '1 cup, crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Walnuts', 'amount': '1/2 cup, toasted'}; {'ingredient': 'Bacon', 'amount': '8 slices, cooked and crumbled'}; {'ingredient': 'Balsamic Vinaigrette', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Balsamic vinegar', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Honey', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '1 clove, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'To taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'To taste'}

A harmonious blend of bold flavors and diverse textures, this salad is the epitome of a culinary masterpiece. With its roots deeply embedded in classic American comfort food, our Crispy Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad offers a deliciously sophisticated twist. Imagine a bed of fresh mixed greens, adorned with the bold tang of crumbled blue cheese, the smoky crunch of crispy bacon, sweet juicy bursts of cherry tomatoes, and the sharp bite of red onions. This salad is elevated even further with the earthy crunch of toasted walnuts and is elegantly tied together with a rich, tangy homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Each bite is a celebration, a perfect balance of rustic charm and gourmet refinement.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Mixed greens (8 cups)
Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
Red onion (1/2, thinly sliced)
Blue cheese (1 cup, crumbled)
Walnuts (1/2 cup, toasted)
Bacon (8 slices, cooked and crumbled)
Balsamic Vinaigrette (1/2 cup)
Balsamic vinegar (1/4 cup)
Olive oil (1/4 cup)
Honey (1 tablespoon)
Garlic (1 clove, minced)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Start by making the balsamic vinaigrette. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, crumbled blue cheese, and toasted walnuts.
Drizzle the homemade balsamic vinaigrette over the combined ingredients. Toss the salad gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the vinaigrette.
Divide the salad evenly among four plates. Top each plate with an equal amount of cooked and crumbled bacon.
Serve immediately for best flavor and to maintain the crispy texture of the bacon and walnuts.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 10 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 35g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 15g • Sodium: 850mg • Sugar: 10g

Crispy Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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