Best 11 Blue Cheese N Fruit Tossed Salad Recipes

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When it comes to creating a memorable and delectable salad, the combination of blue cheese and fruit is an irresistible choice. The pungent and creamy texture of blue cheese pairs perfectly with the sweetness and freshness of various fruits. Whether you prefer a classic combination or something more adventurous, this article will guide you through a culinary journey of discovering the best recipe for a blue cheese and fruit tossed salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore a world of flavors and create a salad that is both visually stunning and bursting with taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLUE CHEESE & BERRY TOSSED SALAD



Blue Cheese & Berry Tossed Salad image

The sweet tang of blueberries complements the sharpness of blue cheese in this breezy side. Topped with pecans, it could pass for a fancy restaurant's signature salad.-Rachael Zavala, Pleasant Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (5 ounces) spring mix salad greens
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
1 cup fresh blueberries
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the salad greens, cheese, blueberries and pecans., In a small bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BLUE CHEESE 'N' FRUIT TOSSED SALAD



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I found this recipe in the newspaper but reduced the calories. I serve the dressing on the side so family members can add as much or as little as they wish. -Michel Larson of Chandler, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons poppy seeds
3/4 teaspoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups torn romaine
2 medium tart apples, chopped
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • In blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. In a large bowl, combine the romaine, apples, oranges and pecans. Add dressing and toss to coat; sprinkle with blue cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

APPLE, PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Apple, Pecan and Blue Cheese Salad image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces salad greens (spring mix)
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup pecan halves
6 ounces blue cheese chunks
2 whole apples, cored and sliced very thin
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon (heaping) Dijon
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (or more to taste)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the greens, cherries, pecans, cheese and apples into a large salad bowl.
  • Mix the olive oil, Dijon, maple syrup and vinegar in a small jar and sprinkle with and salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake well to mix.
  • Pour a little of the salad dressing over the top of the salad and toss to combine. Taste the salad and add more dressing to taste.

RED, WHITE AND BLUE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
1 cup blueberries
2 heads radicchio, chopped
1 curly endive or frisee, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola picante
1/2 cup chopped roasted and salted pistachios

Steps:

  • For the quick pickle: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the vinegar, water, sugar and salt and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, pour the brine over the cucumbers and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, mustard and salt. Add the grapes, blueberries, radicchio and endive and toss well to coat. Drain the cucumbers and add them to the bowl along with the gorgonzola picante and pistachios. Toss one last time and serve.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH PECAN AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING



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This lick the bowl clean came from the Pecan Growers of America. As much as I adore creamy blue cheese dressing,this quick vinegar concoction is a tangy challenger.

Provided by Potluck

Categories     Fruit

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/4 lb blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite size pieces

Steps:

  • In sald bowl,combine oil,vinegar,salt and pepper.
  • Whish until well blended.
  • Add half the blue cheese,mash into dressing.
  • Add 1/4 cup pecans.
  • Add romaine. Toss well to coat.
  • Top with remaining blue cheese and nuts.

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

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

PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD



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This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!

Provided by SPERL25

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) bag mixed field greens
½ cup sliced red onion
1 Bosc pear, cored and sliced
½ cup chopped candied pecans
½ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
  • To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

BLUE CHEESE TOSSED SALAD



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Make and share this Blue Cheese Tossed Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs Concrete

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 (10 ounce) bag romaine lettuce
1 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 teaspoon lime peel, grated
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat,cook the almonds,salt and pepper in butter for 5-6 minutes or until toasted,stirring occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a large bowl,combine the romaine,blue cheese,apple,lime peel and almonds. In a with tight fitting lid,combine the dressing ingredients;shake well. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 13.2, Sodium 257.6, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.1, Protein 4.3

TOSSED SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups assorted salad greens, torn into bite-sized pieces
3 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 medium cucumber, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
1/2 cup purchased French salad dressing or other favorite salad dressing

Steps:

  • In large serving bowl, combine all ingredients except salad dressing. Add salad dressing toss gently to coat.TIP: Any type of salad greens can be used, such as:Bibb lettuceBoston lettuceCurly endiveEscaroleIceberg lettuceLeaf lettuceRomaine lettuceSpinachWatercressAny of the following vegetables can be added:Artichoke heartsBamboo shootsBean sproutsBeets, cooked, julienne-cutBell pepper, slicedBroccoli floretsCarrots, shredded, thinly sliced or julienne-cutCauliflower floretsCelery, slicedFrench fried onionsGarbanzo beansGreen beans, cookedMushrooms, sliced or quarteredOlives, slicedOnions, thinly slicedPimientos, cut into stripsRadishes, slicedWater chestnuts, slicedZucchini, slicedAny of the following fruit can be added:Apples, sliced or cubedAvocado, thinly slicedGrapefruit segmentsGrapes (seedless green or red)Mandarin orange segmentsPears, sliced or cubedPomegranate seedsAny of the following meats and cheeses can be added:Anchovy filletsBeef, cooked, cubed or julienne-cutCheese, cubed or shreddedChicken or turkey, cooked, cubed or julienne-cutHam, cubed or julienne-cutHard-cooked eggs, sliced or cut into wedgesSalami, cubed or slicedSeafood, cooked or canned, or imitation seafood (surimi)Summer sausage, cubed or slicedNutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/6 of Recipe * Calories: 120 * Calories from Fat: 80 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 9 g 14% * Saturated Fat: 2 g 10% * Cholesterol: 0 mg 0% * Sodium: 480 mg 20% * Total Carbohydrate: 9 g 3% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 6 g * Protein: 1 g * Vitamin A: 35% * Vitamin C: 30% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 2% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 2 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

BLUE CHEESE-WALNUT SALAD



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For this elegant salad, mixed greens, toasted walnuts, red onions and blue cheese are tossed in a creamy mustard dressing.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 bags (10 oz. each) European torn mixed salad greens (iceburg, Romaine, leaf lettuce, Radicchio, frisee)
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese
1/4 cup HEINZ Red Wine Vinegar
2 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup oil
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Toss greens with walnuts, onions and cheese in large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat vinegar and mustard with wire whisk until well blended. Add oil and sour cream; mix well.
  • Add to salad just before serving; toss lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

GRIDDLED PEAR & BLUE CHEESE SALAD



Griddled pear & blue cheese salad image

Contrast sweet grilled fruit with salty robust blue cheese and a honey vinaigrette in this stylish salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 firm, ripe pears , sliced lengthways into 1cm slices
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
250g bag mixed salad leaf
150g pack blue cheese , crumbled
crusty bread , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the pears in a bowl and drizzle with 1 tsp of the oil. Heat a griddle pan, then cook the pears, in batches, for 1 min on each side. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix the remaining oil, vinegar and honey. Toss the pears, leaves and cheese, divide between 4 plates and drizzle with the dressing. Serve with bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 19 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits for a colorful and flavorful salad.
  • Choose a blue cheese that is creamy and has a strong flavor.
  • Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a light, fruity vinaigrette dressing to complement the flavors of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately after tossing it so that the dressing doesn't wilt the greens.

Conclusion:

Blue cheese and fruit tossed salad is a refreshing and flavorful salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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