What’s on a blue cheese salad?

A good blue cheese salad brings together finely chopped romaine lettuce, crispy bacon, red onions, toasted sesame seeds, and blue cheese crumbles—all topped with a creamy, tangy homemade dressing. It hits all the right notes—savory, crisp, tangy, and downright satisfying in every bite.

Is salad with blue cheese healthy?

It sure can be! Blue cheese is high in calcium and protein, and romaine adds vitamins and crunch without many calories. If you're mindful of portion sizes for the dressing and toppings, this salad is a flavorful, nutritious addition to your plate.

What does blue cheese pair well with?

Blue cheese loves company—especially steak, grilled chicken, pears, apples, walnuts, crusty bread, and even tangy cocktails. It’s the kind of flavor that plays nice with both sweet and savory.

Is blue cheese bacteria healthy?

Believe it or not, yes! The mold used in blue cheese is actually a beneficial bacteria that can aid digestion. As long as it’s properly made and stored, it’s perfectly safe and might even be good for your gut.

Blue Cheese Salad: The Most Addicting Chopped Salad You’ll Make This Summer

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

3 heads romaine, finely chopped
1 medium red onion, diced
2 oz toasted sesame seeds
½ lb bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
4 oz crumbled blue cheese

For Dressing:

1.5 cups avocado oil
⅔ cup white sugar
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 tbsp salt
2 oz blue cheese

Instructions

Wash, dry, and chill romaine. Chop into ribbons.
Toast sesame seeds in light bacon drippings, cool completely.
Cook and crumble bacon.
Blend dressing ingredients until smooth. Chill for best flavor.
Combine romaine, onion, bacon, sesame in a large bowl.
Toss with dressing before serving. Top with extra blue cheese.

Notes

Best served cold. Dressing keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cuisine: Southern / American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6