Best Blue Cheese Berry Tossed Salad Recipes

BLUE CHEESE AND DRIED CRANBERRY TOSSED SALAD

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This is a very tasty salad; a swanky version of a regular everyday salad. The addition of blue cheese and dried cranberries give it something special. Wherever it is brought people always ask for the recipe!

Provided by Michelle

Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Romaine Lettuce Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 hearts of romaine lettuce, chopped
½ English cucumber, sliced
¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¾ cup balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

Layer the romaine lettuce with the cucumber, grape tomatoes, pecans, cranberries, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Dress the salad with the balsamic vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 519.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

BERRY TOSSED SALAD

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Kiwi and feta add interest to this delightful salad that's sweet, tangy, creamy and tart. It pairs perfectly with the grilled ribs my mom likes to make. She got the recipe from a good friend. -Krista Kliebenstein, Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
CREAMY RASPBERRY DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1 tablespoon 2% milk
2-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2-1/2 teaspoons seedless raspberry jam

Steps:

In a large salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, kiwi, onion, feta cheese and almonds. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle desired amount over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate any leftover dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPINACH BLUEBERRY SALAD

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Blueberries are a fun surprise in this salad. I received the recipe from a co-worker's wife, and it's become one of my favorites. -Heidi Gilleland, Lees Summit, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup raspberry vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
SALAD:
12 cups fresh baby spinach (about 10 ounces)
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

Mix first four ingredients; gradually whisk in oil until blended. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients; toss with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.