CHOPPED SALAD WITH BLEU CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

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This deconstructed take on a steakhouse-style wedge salad is lighter than its original inspiration; a vinaigrette replaces the creamy dressing but makes up for any leanness with creamy bursts of crumbled bleu cheese scattered throughout the salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

5 ounces bacon (6 to 7 slices; we like Smithfield), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces mild blue cheese, such as Danish, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives, plus more for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup golden cherry or Sungold tomatoes
1 head romaine lettuce (or 2 to 3 heads Little Gem), thinly sliced (about 5 1/2 cups)

Steps:

Place bacon in a medium heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Reserve bacon fat for another use (it's delicious for pan-frying hash browns), or discard.
Whisk together vinegar and oil in a bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and chives, then season with salt and pepper.
Toss lettuce, tomatoes, and bacon with vinaigrette; season to taste. Serve with remaining blue cheese and chives.

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VANESSA Hernandez

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Overall, this salad is a great choice for a healthy and delicious meal.

DjWest Tv

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This salad is a bit too heavy for my taste. I think it would be better with a lighter dressing.

MD Leton

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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is especially delicious.

DJ DASECA

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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.

Bushra Rani

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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.

Terry Johnson

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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The flavors are amazing.

PearlDaCurl

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I made this salad for my family and they loved it! It's a healthy and delicious salad that's perfect for any occasion.

STEVE mukayole

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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.

abu tanbir

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

Gaone Sesinyi

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This salad is delicious and refreshing! The blue cheese dressing is the perfect finishing touch.

Cliff Hughes

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I found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.

Al ameen Adebimpe

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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.

Prashant Bista

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect salad for any occasion.

Muhammad ilyas Khan

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The dressing is a bit too strong for my taste, but otherwise this salad is great.

Jen Praja

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I love that this salad is so customizable. I added some grilled chicken and avocado, and it was delicious!

Thelma Haynes

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This salad is so easy to make and it's perfect for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner.

Azra Abass

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I'm not usually a fan of blue cheese, but the dressing in this salad is amazing! It's tangy and creamy, and it really brings all the flavors together.