Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad

Name: Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Dressing of choice; 2 slices Bacon; 3 oz. Lettuce; Tomato; Blue cheese; Croutons; Pine nuts; Salt (or to taste); Pepper (or to taste)

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Gosh, I just love the robust flavor combination of these ingredients and mixed greens. The most amazing thing about this Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad is the large hunks of cheese! If you're a blue cheese lover (like me), you will love sinking your teeth into a bite of this! Serve it up with your favorite soup or sandwich and you'll be good to go.

Bacon and Blue Cheese Salad in large white salad bowl

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Ingredients

Lettuce
Tomato
Blue cheese
Bacon
Croutons
Pine nuts
Salt
Pepper

Dressing

Choice

Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.

Instructions

Step One: Prepare the Dressing

There are several ways to prepare homemade salad dressings:

1). Use a bowl to whisk or stir the ingredients together.
2). Put all of your ingredients in a mason jar with a lid, then give it a little shake.
3). Use a stick blender to blend the salad dressing ingredients together. This is helpful if the dressing includes a garlic clove or anchovies.
4). Use an oil and vinegar dispenser with your favorite extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to drizzle on salads as needed.

Homemade salad dressings are easy to make if you keep some essential ingredients on hand. See our Top 10 Favorite Salad Dressing Recipes for the dressings we love the most.

Step Two: Prepare the Protein and Croutons

Cook bacon according to package directions.

Preparing homemade croutons is as easy as cutting up a loaf of french bread, mixing in some melted butter, topping it all with your favorite herbs and spices, then baking for 10-15 minutes in the oven. They really add such amazing flavor!

Step Three: Prepare Ingredients

Wash all lettuce and produce thoroughly, then set it aside to drain in a colander. While lettuce is draining, dice all remaining ingredients into small salad-sized portions.

Step Four: Assemble and Serve

Assemble the salad in layers with lettuce on the bottom, followed by fresh diced vegetables, bacon, blue cheese, and toasted pine nuts.

Add a small amount of dressing and give it a good toss. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary. Serve immediately.

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Storage

Store salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator without dressing for 2-3 days. If the salad is moist from being washed, place a paper towel on top of it to draw out the moisture.

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Buy pre-washed and ready-to-eat lettuce to save time.

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FAQ

Why are pine nuts so expensive?

Pine nuts take a long time to grow and it is an arduous task to harvest them. Supply and demand factors combined with high shipping costs add to the expense as well.

Should tomatoes be refrigerated?

Refrigerating tomatoes will extend their shelf life, but could also decrease their flavor or change their texture. If you don't want your tomatoes to go bad, wait until they are fully ripe, refrigerate for a few days, then bring them back to room temperature before slicing.

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