BACON AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD WITH CAESAR DRESSING

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Provided by Dodie Thompson

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Bacon     Fall     Bon Appétit     St. Louis     Missouri

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large romaine lettuce head, torn into bite-size pieces
6 bacon slices, cooked, crumbled
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
For the easy caesar dressing:
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce Makes about 1 cup
1 cup Garlic Croutons
For the garlic croutons:
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, pressed
4 French bread slices, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

Steps:

  • To make the salad:
  • Place first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Add enough dressing to season to taste and toss well. Garnish salad with croutons and serve.
  • To make the easy caesar dressing:
  • Combine all ingredients in blender or processor. Blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • To make the garlic croutons
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with olive oil and garlic in small saucepan. Place bread cubes on baking sheet. Pour butter mixture over and toss well. Bake until bread cubes are golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool completely. (Croutons can be prepared 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature in airtight container.)
  • Makes about 3 cups.

Madeline Bakoylis (Maddy)
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Overall, this is a great salad. I would definitely recommend it.


Upendra Siriwardana
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I would have liked more blue cheese in this salad.


Bishno Kumar
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The bacon was a bit too crispy for me, but otherwise this salad was really good.


Hany Saleh
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This salad is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try a different dressing next time.


Danny Mousbe (Dj_mousbe)
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I wasn't sure about the combination of bacon and blue cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. This salad is really delicious.


Azeem Khaskheli
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This salad is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Ap Sabir_ yt
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Nabi Hqani
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This was my first time making a bacon and blue cheese salad and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Merriam Rakgekola
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always delicious. The dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Laxyprogamy
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of bacon, blue cheese, and Caesar dressing is always a winner.