Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and savory with our Blackberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad. This gourmet delight combines fresh blackberries, crispy bacon, and creamy blue cheese, topped with a honey balsamic vinaigrette. It’s a refreshing choice for any occasion, whether a casual lunch or an elegant dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 4 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 green onion, sliced
- For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Instructions
- In a large salad bowl, layer the mixed greens.
- Add the crumbled blue cheese, fresh blackberries, and crumbled bacon over the greens.
- Sprinkle sliced green onion on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, cinnamon, and dried basil for the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving to ensure freshness.
Notes
- For a crispier bacon, cook slowly over low heat until thoroughly crisp.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan dressing alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 673
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 57g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 43g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
