Blackberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad
This delightful salad combines the sweetness of fresh blackberries, the savory crunch of crispy bacon, and the rich flavor of blue cheese. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying.
Equipment
- 1 Large salad bowl
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Whisk
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed greens Such as arugula, spinach, and romaine.
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 8 slices bacon Cooked and crumbled.
- 1 cup blue cheese Crumble before adding to the salad.
- ½ cup walnuts Toasted.
- ¼ cup red onion Thinly sliced.
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Place the cooked bacon on a paper towel to drain excess grease, then crumble it into small pieces.
- In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, fresh blackberries, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, walnuts, and red onion.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and use a whisk to mix it well before pouring it over the salad for even coating.
- Gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients, being careful not to crush the blackberries.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize this salad by adding grilled chicken or turkey for extra protein. If you prefer a lighter dressing, you can substitute balsamic vinaigrette with a simple lemon vinaigrette. To toast walnuts, simply place them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.