Best 2 Danish Cheese Salad Recipes

Danish cheese salad is a traditional Scandinavian dish, often served as part of a smörgåsbord. It is made with a variety of cheeses, typically including cream cheese, blue cheese, and Havarti, as well as mayonnaise, sour cream, and spices. The dish is typically served on a bed of lettuce or other greens, and can be garnished with additional ingredients such as chopped nuts, fresh herbs, or berries. Danish cheese salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, and can be easily adapted to suit individual tastes and preferences.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BEET AND DANISH BLUE CHEESE SALAD

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It's hard to imagine an easier salad than one of chopped cooked beets, vinegar-steeped onion and crumbled Danish blue cheese. It must surely become one of your summer stalwarts.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories salads and dressings, side dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/2 red onion, finely sliced into half-moons
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pound (4 large or 8 small) beets, cooked and peeled
1 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine onion and vinegar. Allow to steep 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
Cut beets into French-fry stick shapes, and arrange on a shallow serving dish. Pour onion-vinegar mixture on top, and mix gently. Dot with crumbled blue cheese, and serve.

DANISH CHEESE SALAD

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From Everything Raw: The No-Cooking Cookbook by Jennie Reekie and found in The Good Cook Salads. Posted for ZWT6. Danish Samsoe cheese is a semihard, pale yellow cheese with cherry sized holes. Swiss cheese is a good substitute. NOTE: The cooking time is the marinating time

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories Cheese

Time 4h10m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup samsoe cheese, diced (about 3 1/2 oz)
1/4 cup danish blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 oz)
1 sweet red pepper
1 green pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
dry mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 sweet onion, finely chopped

Steps:

Slice the peppers fine into rings, discarding the cores and seeds, and place the rings in a serving bowl.
Combine oil, lemon juice, pinch of mustard, salt and pepper to taste in a screw-top jar and shake until mixture is well blended (or whisk together in small bowl), then pour it over the peppers and let them marinate for four hours. Add the cheeses and onion to the peppers and toss all of the ingredients together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.9, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 30.7, Sodium 514.7, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6.5, Protein 10.9

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
If you don't have any lemon juice, you can use white vinegar instead.
Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar and mayonnaise to your liking.
For a more tangy flavor, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
Garnish the salad with fresh herbs, such as dill or chives.
Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Danish Cheese Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it as a side dish or a main course, this salad is sure to be a hit.

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