Best Bleu Cheese Olive Pasta Salad Recipes

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BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Blue cheese lovers celebrate! A blue cheese vinaigrette tossed with your favorite veggies: cherry tomatoes, crisp broccoli, avocado, and toasted almonds. For a lighter, less strong flavor, you can substitute feta cheese.

Provided by Carey | World of Pastabilities

Time 28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

7-8 ounces of short pasta (I used our Dollar Sign shapes! About half a bag)
1 head broccoli, cut small florets only
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (I used red and yellow tomatoes for color)
1-2 avocados, diced
1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds + more for garnish
Fresh basil leaves, julienned, for garnish (optional)
1 cup dressing (see below)
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing:
4 green onions, chopped
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar (can sub white wine vinegar)
1 cup blue cheese crumbles (or substitute feta cheese for a lighter taste)
1 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix all dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk until thoroughly combined, or place all ingredients in a mason jar or jelly jar with lid on tight, and shake until combined. May make ahead a few days and store in fridge.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse with cold water.
  • Combine pasta with broccoli, tomatoes, avocado, and almonds and toss with dressing.
  • Serve and top with additional toasted almonds and fresh basil if desired.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste!

BLEU CHEESE & OLIVE PASTA SALAD



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Easy and common ingredients. Delicious!

Provided by Lee Thayer

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 7

250 g dry spiral pasta, (8 oz)
1/2 c mayo
1/4 c lemon or lime juice
salt and pepper, as desired
1 c spring onions, sliced, white and green parts
1/2 c bleu cheese, cold, crumbled
1/2 can(s) black olives, drained, sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water, until just past done. Drain, and run under running water to cool and stop the cooking process, drain well. Place in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • 2. While the pasta is cooking, in a small bowl, add the mayo, lemon or lime juice, and whisk together, season with salt and pepper to taste, as desired. Whisk until smooth. Prep the olives, cheese, and spring onion.
  • 3. Add the prepped items and dressing to the pasta and toss to mix well. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • 4. Serve as a side dish with any meal. Enjoy.

BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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"A FRESH SALAD is the perfect complement to any meal, but this colorful combination has eye appeal as well. I love the crispy crunch of croutons and tangy touch of dill in this recipe."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1 small bunch romaine, torn
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1 cup croutons
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first six ingredients; mix or shake until well blended. Place romaine in a large salad bowl; top with the eggs, croutons and blue cheese. Add dressing and toss. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BALSAMIC BLEU CHEESE SALAD



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So simple, but always gets raves! You can put leftover steak or roast beef over this for a quick, cool, summer dinner.

Provided by NANMURAT

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups mixed baby greens
1 cup leaf lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn into bite-size pieces
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss together the mixed greens, leaf lettuce, cheese and walnuts. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil and lemon juice. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 920.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 84.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34.4 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 1608.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

EASY BLUE CHEESE SAUCE PASTA



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This easy blue cheese sauce recipe for pasta uses only three ingredients and comes together in a snap by melting into the hot cooked pasta.

Provided by Jennifer Meier

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound capellini (or spaghetti)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 pound blue cheese (crumbled)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the noodles.
  • Turn the heat down to low and add the butter to the pot.
  • When the butter has melted, add the noodles back to the pot and stir to coat.
  • Slowly add the blue cheese, stirring the noodles so the cheese melts.
  • As you add the cheese, also drizzle a little of the reserved pasta water over the noodles, using as much or as little as needed. The water will keep the noodles from clumping together and thin out the blue cheese as it melts so the sauce has a lighter, less-sticky texture.
  • Once the blue cheese has mostly melted, stir in the parsley. Add salt to taste.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 432 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 17 g, ServingSize 1 jar (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BLUE CHEESE AND BACON POTATO SALAD



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This is a scrumptious combination of a favorite Southern restaurant's green bean side dish and potato salad. It's fabulous and your family will thank you. You can serve it right away, but it does well for a few hours in the fridge. Eat cold or at room temperature.

Provided by Krissy

Categories     Salad     Potato Salad Recipes     Red Potato Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 cups iced water, or as needed
1 pound small red potatoes
½ pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 slices bacon
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with iced water. Line a baking sheet with a dish towel.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Add green beans to the boiling water; blanch for just 1 minute. Drain potatoes and green beans; transfer to bowl of iced water to stop cooking process, about 5 minutes. Remove from iced water with a slotted spoon and place on prepared baking sheet to dry. Cut potatoes into quarters.
  • Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and cool bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  • Whisk vinegar, olive oil, mayonnaise, and mustard together in a large bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Add potatoes and green beans; stir to coat. Top with bacon, blue cheese, and green onions; stir once to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 22.5 mg, Fat 20.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 476.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Blue Cheese Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Cheese

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces pasta, dried
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2 cups walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions. Immediately rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Add cheese, walnuts, celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Gently toss with 2 forks until the ingredients are well mixed. Refrigerate until serving.
  • You may need to add a little more mayonnaise if the salad seems dry.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley and serve slightly chilled.
  • Note; This pasta salad is best when made the day before it is to be served or at least several hours in advance, so that they flavor of the blue cheese has a chance to develop.
  • Keep in the refrigerator.

THREE-CHEESE PASTA SALAD WITH OLIVES



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Provided by Barbara Dod Whittle

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Herb     Olive     Pasta     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Graduation     Summer     Chill     Bon Appétit     Virginia

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces medium-size pasta shells (about 2 3/4 cups)
1 cup chopped pitted brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata)
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup diced sharp white cheddar cheese ( about 2 1/2 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese (about 2 1/2 ounces)
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup basil vinegar or red wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
Pinch of sugar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
  • Mix pasta, olives, bell pepper, all cheeses and basil in large bowl to combine. Pour vinegar into small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Add sugar; season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with enough dressing to coat. Cover and refrigerate until well chilled, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 8 hours ahead; keep refrigerated.)

BLUE CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Blue Cheese Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Divinemom5

Categories     Steak

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
2 ounces blue cheese, finely crumbled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (12 ounce) round steaks, trimmed of all fat,thinly sliced
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile,combine yogurt,mayonnaise,blue cheese,salt and pepper in large bowl.
  • Heat large non-stick skillet,Swirl in oil,then add garlic.
  • Saute 30 seconds.
  • Add beef in two batches,cook til just browned,about 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta,add to bowl with yogurt dressing.
  • Add steak and tomatoes,toss to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 40.5, Sodium 292.3, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 20.2

GRAPE SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND BLEU CHEESE



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Make and share this Grape Salad With Walnuts and Bleu Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Iwanttobemartha

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs grapes, mixture of red and green seedless
4 ounces walnuts, lightly toasted
4 ounces blue cheese
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • wash, drain and remove from stems the red and green grapes.
  • break walnuts into pieces, add to grapes.
  • crumble bleu cheese, add half of bleu cheese crumbles to grape, walnut mixture.
  • use fork to mix honey, salt and vinegar into remaining bleu cheese, crushing bleu cheese with fork.
  • wisk in olive oil and pour over grape mixture, stirring to coat.
  • store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 219.8, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 2, Sugar 20.2, Protein 6

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