Best Mixed Greens With Blue Cheese Dressing Recipes

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WARM BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE WITH FRESH MIXED GREENS



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Now everyone has had a blue cheese dressing ... everyone has had a blue cheese vinaigrette ... everyone has had their classic salad. Well my version ... this is a simple quick and classic taste, but just a bit different. A warm vinaigrette. Fresh greens (I prefer a mix of spinach and romaine, but you can use your favorite. Don't worry, it works with any good greens.) Dole has a great European blend of Endive, Romaine, Iceberg, Spinach and Radicchio which I love. Then some sauteed onions and fresh tomatoes. A crunchy topping and you are set.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

10 ounces salad greens (your favorite mix of salad greens. One bag of Dole is 10 oz which is about the right amount)
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half (I use a few more, but I like tomatoes)
1/2 cup black olives, cut in half
1 1/4 cups onions (1 large onion cut in half and thin sliced)
1 cup garlic cheese crouton (just store bought is fine, crunched up in a baggie and used as my topping over the warm vinaigrette)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup blue cheese (or you can use gorgonzola)
1 cup vegetables or 1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
3 teaspoons white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon grated shallot
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (you can more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Onions -- In a small saute pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, saute the onion just 4-5 minutes until lightly brown but not carmalized. Just lightly sauteed. Add the olives and cook another 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and put in a large salad bowl along with the halved grape tomatoes.
  • Make the dressing -- In that same saute pan, take 1 teaspoon from the vegetable or canola oil and heat on medium. Then add the garlic, shallot and cook just until slightly soft, 1 minute is all you need. Add the white wine, dijon mustard, vinegar, olive oil and seasoning and mix well, cook just another minute until it all comes together. Remove from the heat while you but put the salad together. The blue in the dressing will be added right at the end.
  • Topping -- Add store bought croutons to a baggie and crunch up. Just hit it with a bowl, pot, meat mallet anything to crunch them up. Not too fine, just a bit. Can't get much easier.
  • Greens -- Take your favorite greens and chop. Add to the bowl with the onions, tomato and olives.
  • Dressing -- Add the pan with the vinaigrette back to the heat and just cook another minute to warm up, add the blue cheese crumbles and stir. Pour the warm vinaigrette over the salad and toss. Plate the warm salad and top with the crumbled croutons.
  • Enjoy a very unique version of a classic salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 16.9, Sodium 636.7, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2, Protein 6.9

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese like Roquefort, Saga or Danish blue
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
10 cups loosely packed bite-size pieces watercress, red-leaf lettuce and Belgian endive

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, garlic, mustard and cheese in a mixing bowl. Blend well. Add the oil, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and blend well with a wire whisk.
  • Place the salad greens in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the greens and toss well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 289, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 640 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FIELD GREENS WITH PEARS AND BLUE CHEESE



Field Greens with Pears and Blue Cheese image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pears
4 to 6 ounces mixed field greens (4 to 6 cups), washed and dried
1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
8 ounces Maytag blue cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
Port-Shallot Dressing, recipe follows
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups ruby port
1/2 cup thickly sliced shallots
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Just before serving time, peel, core, and slice the pears. Combine the greens, pears, walnuts, and blue cheese in a large salad bowl. Drizzle half the Port-Shallot Dressing over the top and toss. Drizzle in the remaining dressing, tossing until the greens are well coated-you may not need to add all the dressing. (Leftover dressing can be kept refrigerated for up to 1 week for another use.) Season with salt and pepper, and toss again.
  • Place on chilled salad plates and serve.
  • Pour the port into a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, or until the port is reduced to 2/3 cup without the shallots. Set aside to let cool.
  • Pour the port and shallots into the conainer of a blender and puree. Add the vinegar and blend well. While the motor is running, drizzle the oil through the hole in the blender top and continue to blend until emulsified and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside; refrigerate if not using immediately.

GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH MIXED GREENS AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Salad     Mushroom     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Blue Cheese     Fennel     Beet     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
9 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (such as Maytag; about 2 ounces)
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
2 bell peppers (preferably in assorted colors), seeded, quartered lengthwise
1 pound red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cut through core into 8 wedges
8 fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
10 baby beets (about 11/2 inches in diameter), trimmed, scrubbed, halved crosswise
1 large red onion, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices
1 5-ounce package mixed baby greens

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar, Dijon mustard, and 5 tablespoons oil in small bowl. Stir in cheese. Season dressing with salt and generous amount of pepper.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat); brush grill with oil. Place all vegetables except beets, onion, and baby greens in large bowl; drizzle with remaining 4 tablespoons oil and toss to coat. Transfer to large rimmed baking sheet. Place beets in same bowl; toss to coat with any remaining oil in bowl and transfer to baking sheet. Sprinkle vegetables with salt and pepper. Brush onion slices with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill vegetables until slightly charred and tender, about 12 minutes for beets, potatoes, and fennel, turning occasionally, and about 4 minutes per side for zucchini, peppers, onion slices, and mushrooms.
  • Mound greens in center of 4 plates. Scatter onion slices over greens. Arrange vegetables around greens. Drizzle dressing over and serve.

GREEN SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound Roquefort cheese, divided
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons tarragon wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 heads green lettuce, washed and spun dry
3 pounds heirloom tomatoes, mixed colors and sizes, sliced

Steps:

  • For the dressing, crumble half the Roquefort cheese, the mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until combined but still chunky.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and place the tomatoes on top. Pour the dressing over the tomatoes. Crumble the remaining Roquefort and sprinkle it over lettuce and tomatoes.

HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD WITH FRESH GREENS, BLUE CHEESE AND CREAMY CHIVE DRESSING



Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Greens, Blue Cheese and Creamy Chive Dressing image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups fresh mixed mesclun greens
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Assorted large and small heirloom tomatoes, sliced or quartered
Creamy Chive Dressing, recipe follows
Point Reyes blue cheese, crumbled
Whole chives, for garnish
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 heaping tablespoon prepared mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Place greens in a bowl and toss with the vinegar and oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter. Arrange tomatoes over greens, sprinkle with salt, and drizzle with chive dressing. Sprinkle blue cheese over top and garnish with a few fresh chives.
  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

GREEN SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Green Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 12m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces good Roquefort cheese, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in quarters, or 2 heads Bibb lettuce, cut in half
Heirloom tomatoes, or other good tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place the cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, vinegar, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until smooth.
  • Place a wedge of lettuce on each serving plate with 2 slices of tomato. Pour enough dressing over the lettuce to moisten. Serve immediately.

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

MIXED GREEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



Mixed Green Salad with Grapes and Blue Cheese Dressing image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Grape

Number Of Ingredients 4

Two 4-ounce bags mixed baby greens
1 pound seedless red grapes
1 cup pecan halves
1 1/4 cups Blue Cheese Dressing (page 308)

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the greens, grapes, and pecan halves. Mix, add the dressing, and toss to coat.

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