Are you a fan of Outback Steakhouse's Chopped Blue Cheese Salad, but want to enjoy it at home without having to go to the restaurant? With its tangy blue cheese dressing, crisp bacon, and crunchy vegetables, this salad is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With a few simple ingredients and easy steps, you can create your own copycat version that is just as delicious as the original. Discover the secrets of making the perfect homemade Chopped Blue Cheese Salad, inspired by Outback Steakhouse's famous recipe.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
OUTBACK (COPYCAT) BLEU CHEESE CHOPPED SALAD RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by shirl1_
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients except vinegar and lemon juice in a small pan over medium heat. Heat until mixture begins to bubble, remove from heat. Cool mixture. Combine cooled mixture with rice vinegar and lemon juice in a blender. Blend on high speed for 1 minute, cover and chill. Cinnamon Pecans: Combine sugar, water, butter, cinnamon and salt in a small pan over medium heat. When mixture first reaches a boil, add pecans. Stir constantly until liquid evaporates and sugar begins to crystallize on the nuts. Don't allow the nuts to smoke or burn. Pour sugar crystallized pecans out onto a plate to cool. Assemble The Salad: Combine lettuce, green onion, red cabbage, shredded carrot, pecans and pasta in a large bowl. Toss with 3/4 cup of the dressing. Top with 2 tablespoons crumbled bleu cheese on each serving.
OUTBACK-STYLE BLUE CHEESE WEDGE SALAD
Much like Outback's massive steaks and famous Bloomin' Onion, this wedge salad is huge: a quarter head of lettuce loaded with blue cheese dressing, bacon and a balsamic glaze. It's not exactly an Australian classic (in fact, the founders of the chain had never been to Australia before opening the first location), but fans don't seem to mind: The salad has been a hit since it appeared on the menu eight years ago.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar, buttermilk and sugar in a small bowl. Stir in the blue cheese and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, make the glaze: Combine the sugar, balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons water in a small nonstick skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and let cool.
- Make the salad: Divide the iceberg wedges among plates. Spoon the dressing on top, letting it run down the sides. Drizzle all over with some of the glaze, about 1 teaspoon per wedge (you will not need all the glaze). Top with the tomatoes, red onion, bacon and blue cheese.
COPYCAT OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE CHOPPED BLUE CHEESE SALAD
A compliation of several different recipes that I found - none were *quite* right. To save time and money, you can also sub in Marzetti's Blue Cheese Vinagarette - it is a pretty good dressing without all the work!
Provided by mykidslightmylife
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Slice each pecan half into three lengthwise pieces. Mix together the cinnamon and brown sugar. Toss pecans with melted butter, then with the cinnamon/sugar mixture, tossing well to ensure a thorough coating. Put the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until sugar is caramelized. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, slide the parchment together with the nuts off the sheet to cool, and set aside.
- Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients.
- Chop the lettuces into smallish bite-sized pieces; use a salad spinner to wash and dry them. Slice the green onion.
- Break the angel hair into small, 2 inch pieces. Cook until al dente. Heat oil in a skillet, and fry drained pasta until crispy. Drain on paper towel and cool.
- Place the chopped lettuce in a large serving bowl (one large enough to toss the salad in). Add the vinaigrette and toss thoroughly to coat. Sprinkle with the chopped onion. Break the cooled pecan slices apart and sprinkle them over the salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.3, Fat 28.2, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 19.6, Sodium 298.3, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 6.5, Protein 9.9
BLUE CHEESE CHOPPED SALAD (OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE COPYCAT)
- Copy Cat version of Outback Steakhouse Salad as posted on the Virtual Vallarta website Fall-Winter 2004. This salad makes four entrée-size portions.
Provided by CookGordon
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Chop lettuce in 1/2-inch squares.
- Mix lettuce with the carrot, cabbage, pecans and vinegar.
- Add the angel hair pasta, blue cheese and chives.
- Serve in a chilled bowl.
- Serving Suggestion: Top with sliced grilled chicken breast.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 672.3, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 17, Sugar 22.2, Protein 22.4
Tips:
- For a more authentic Outback Steakhouse experience, use their signature blue cheese dressing. You can find the recipe online or in some grocery stores.
- If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To get the best flavor out of your bacon, cook it until it is crispy. This will help to render out the fat and give it a smoky flavor.
- If you are using a food processor to chop your vegetables, be careful not to over-process them. You want them to retain some of their crunch.
- For a healthier version of this salad, you can use grilled or baked chicken instead of fried chicken.
Conclusion:
This copycat Outback Steakhouse Chopped Blue Cheese Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. With its combination of crispy bacon, crunchy vegetables, and tangy blue cheese dressing, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're craving a hearty and flavorful salad, give this recipe a try.
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