This Green and Bleu Salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish perfect for any meal. Crisp greens, tangy bleu cheese, sweet fruit, and crunchy nuts are tossed together with a zesty homemade dressing. It's a healthy and satisfying salad that's easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup crumbled bleu cheese
- 1 cup sliced strawberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, bleu cheese, sliced strawberries, and chopped walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, and olive oil until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
This salad is a great source of antioxidants and vitamins thanks to the fresh greens and strawberries.
Bleu cheese is a type of cheese that is aged with cultures of the mold Penicillium, giving it its characteristic blue veining.
Walnuts not only add a delicious crunch to the salad but are also rich in healthy fats and omega-3 fatty acids.