BLUE CHEESE ROMAINE SALAD

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A light lemon vinaigrette makes this salad deliciously different from all others. - Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon butter, melted
6 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 medium apples or pears, diced
LEMON VINAIGRETTE:
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine pine nuts and butter; spread on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes until golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. In a large bowl, combine romaine and blue cheese. Add apples and pine nuts., In a food processor or blender, combine the lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Dj songgram Dj
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it the night before and serve it for lunch or dinner the next day.


crockit7247
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I've also made this salad with grilled chicken instead of bacon.


Hazar Wal
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I like to add a little bit of honey to the dressing to make it sweeter.


Princess Akwaama
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Otgoo Temka
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I'm not a big fan of blue cheese, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is light and flavorful.


Jonathan Jackson
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This salad is very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Saddam Gopang
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a success. It's a great salad to serve for a light lunch or dinner.


Solomon Tefara
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The blue cheese, bacon, and walnuts are a perfect match.


Jamida nampewo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ntuthuko Muthwa
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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Isaak Niyazov
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This salad was very good and my husband and I really enjoyed it!