Best Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing Recipes

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PEAR & WALNUT SALAD W/CREAMY BLEU (BLUE) CHEESE DRESSING



Pear & Walnut Salad W/Creamy Bleu (Blue) Cheese Dressing image

This salad is a little different from most pear and walnut salads as it has a creamy bleu cheese dressing, not a vinaigrette. The creaminess of the dressing, the sweetness of the pears, the crunch from the glazed walnuts and a little zip from the dried cranberries make this a very unique and tasty salad. I started making it this way a few years ago, and everyone loved it, so it is a staple in our house now. The combination of the flavors is awesome. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Provided by TheShields

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head romaine lettuce
1 head red leaf lettuce
2 pears (sliced)
1/2 cup glazed walnuts (I use Emerald brand, this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (I use Ocean Spray Craisins, this is an approximate measurement, adjust to your tastes)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream and lemon juice until smooth.
  • Fold in the bleu cheese crumbles and add salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Tear a combination of the romaine and red leaf lettuce into individual serving bowls or onto plates and top with the bleu cheese dressing.
  • Place the pear slices on top of the dressing and finish each salad with the glazed walnuts and a sprinkling of cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2, Fat 24.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 33.2, Sodium 501.2, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 10.2, Protein 6.7

PEAR, WALNUT AND BLEU CHEESE SALAD WITH MAPLE DIJON DRESSING FROM NORDSTROM'S CAFE RECIPE - (4.8/5)



Pear, Walnut and Bleu Cheese Salad with Maple Dijon Dressing from Nordstrom's Cafe Recipe - (4.8/5) image

Provided by AliceV

Number Of Ingredients 27

For the Salad:
Mesclun greens, 4-6 cups
2 pears, peeled and chopped (toss with some lemon juice to keep them from discoloring if necessary)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion rings, halved (optional)
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2/3 cup Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans (in a pinch, just toast some nuts), roughly chopped
For the Maple Candied Walnuts or Pecans:
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
pepper to taste
1/2 cup pecan or walnut halves
For Maple Dijon Vinaigrette:
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
pepper to taste
For Nordstrom's Champagne Vinaigrette:
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup Champagne wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups salad oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • To Make Candied Walnuts: Melt the butter in a pan Mix in the maple syrup and pepper Add the pecans and toss to coat Cook on medium low heat about 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Watch carefully so they don't burn. Turn out on aluminum foil and let cool for 5 minutes; break apart if necessary. To Make either Dressing: Mix all ingredients in bowl using wire whisk. Place greens on individual plates. Sprinkle chopped pears, nuts and gorgonzola on top of salad greens. Drizzle dressing over salad or serve on the side to suit individual tastes. Beautiful and delicious.

SPINACH, ARUGULA, AND FRISEE SALAD WITH BLEU CHEESE DRESSING, FRESH TOMATOES, AND CRISPY BACON



Spinach, Arugula, and Frisee Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing, Fresh Tomatoes, and Crispy Bacon image

Provided by Brad Sorenson

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, cut into small dice
2 cups sour cream
1 cup prepared mayonnaise
8 ounces bleu cheese, crumbled (recommended: Point Reyes)
2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
1/2 to 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
1 cup fresh baby arugula, washed and dried
2 frisee hearts, washed and dried
1 cup seeded and small diced tomato
1 cup cooked crisp and diced bacon

Steps:

  • In a small saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil and cook the onion until lightly browned. Lower the heat and cook until caramelized, about 10 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, blue cheese, and sage. If the dressing is too thick, loosen the dressing by pouring in a little more of the buttermilk. You want the dressing to be pourable. Season the dressing with salt, and pepper, to taste.
  • Combine the spinach, arugula, frisee, tomato, and bacon in a large bowl and dress gently with a few spoonfuls of blue cheese dressing. Add more dressing to taste, but don't overdress the greens. Season the salad with salt, and pepper, to taste.

BLEU CHEESE SALAD DRESSING



Bleu Cheese Salad Dressing image

In college I worked in a restaurant and was in charge of the salad bar including preparing the salad dressings. I found this recipe in an old cookbook for restaurants. On a weekly basis I usually had to make about 15 gallons of the Bleu Cheese and maybe 5 gallons of the other dressings.

Provided by Russell Bell

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 192 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lbs blue cheese, crumbs
1 1/2 gallons mayonnaise
12 ounces milk
12 ounces water
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in a large container.
  • Store in refrigerator.
  • Shelf life about 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 31.8, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 133.3, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.4

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