Best Baby Blue Salad And Dressing Recipes

Baby Blue Salad image

Provided by Bobbie

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 lb mixed salad green, of your choice
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (I prefer Feta cheese)
2 oranges, peeled and thinly sliced
1 pint fresh strawberries, quartered and sliced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 small shallots, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup warm water
1 cup pecan halves
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

For the Balsamic Vinaigrette, whisk together all ingredients except olive oil until thoroughly blended. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Makes 1 2/3 cups.
For the Sweet and Spicy Pecans, stir together ¼ Celsius sugar and warm water until sugar is dissolved. Add pecans; soak for 10 minutes. Drain, discarding syrup. Combine 2 T. sugar. Chili powder, and pepper. Add pecans, tossing to coat. Place pecans on lightly greased baking sheet.* Bake at 350 for 10 minutes, stirring once.
To assemble salad: Toss greens with some of the Balsamic Vinaigrette. Arrange on 6 plates. Arrange orange slices, berries, pecans and cheese over greens. Drizzle some additional dressing over salad and serve.
If strawberries are not in season, I've substituted kiwi fruit -- I'm sure there are many fruits that you could use.
*Note: I always line my baking sheet/pan with parchment paper -- the pecans get pretty sticky while baking and it sure makes the clean-up a snap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.3, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 460.5, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 29.1, Protein 7

Baby Blue Spinach Salad image

Provided by Parsley

Categories Berries

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces Baby Spinach
1 cup blueberries, washed
1/2 cup sliced vidalia onion, use any sweet onion
1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 ounces crumbled gorgonzola, use favorite blue cheese
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon tarragon
1/4 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the baby spinach, blueberries, onions, almonds, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, dijon, sugar, tarragon and salt.
Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 14.2, Sodium 411.4, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 7.2