This easy Barefoot Contessa Crunchy Iceberg Salad With Creamy Blue Cheese is a simple yet delicious dish that’s perfect for any meal. Packed with fresh vegetables, creamy blue cheese dressing, and a crispy crunch, this salad is a quick and nutritious way to brighten up your plate. You can also use any leftover blue cheese or vegetables you have on hand for extra flexibility!
Ingredients Needed
For the Dressing:
- 115g Roquefort blue cheese, crumbled
- 160ml good mayonnaise (such as Hellmann’s or Best Foods)
- 80ml plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Salad:
- 4 tender inside celery stalks, trimmed and sliced crosswise 6mm thick
- 6 radishes, trimmed and sliced into thin rounds
- 5 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts sliced 6mm thick
- 1 large head iceberg lettuce, wilted outer leaves removed
- 115g to 170g Roquefort blue cheese, crumbled
- Fleur de sel
How To Make Crunchy Iceberg Salad With Creamy Blue Cheese
- Make the Dressing: Microwave 115g of blue cheese in a small bowl for 15 seconds until it begins to melt. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, warm blue cheese, sherry vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Process until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the Salad: In a bowl, combine celery, radishes, and scallions. Slice the iceberg lettuce into four 2cm thick rounds and place one on each dinner plate. Spoon dressing over each lettuce round, followed by a quarter of the vegetable mixture. Top with crumbled blue cheese, sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper, and serve.
Recipe Tips
- For a richer flavour: Let the dressing chill for a few hours before serving to allow the flavours to meld.
- Make ahead: Prepare the dressing and vegetables in advance, but assemble the salad right before serving to maintain crispness.
- Customise the dressing: Add a splash of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce for an extra zing.
- Add extra crunch: Try adding toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your lettuce, radishes, and celery, the better the crunch and flavour.
How To Store Leftovers
Store leftover crunchy iceberg salad with creamy blue cheese separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the vegetables and lettuce stored in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Total Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 550mg
- Potassium: 350mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 8g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 4g
- Protein: 7g
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Barefoot Contessa Crunchy Iceberg Salad With Creamy Blue Cheese
Description
This easy Barefoot Contessa Crunchy Iceberg Salad With Creamy Blue Cheese is a simple yet delicious dish that’s perfect for any meal. Packed with fresh vegetables, creamy blue cheese dressing, and a crispy crunch, this salad is a quick and nutritious way to brighten up your plate. You can also use any leftover blue cheese or vegetables you have on hand for extra flexibility!
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
For the Salad:
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Microwave 115g of blue cheese in a small bowl for 15 seconds until it begins to melt. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, warm blue cheese, sherry vinegar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Process until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prepare the Salad: In a bowl, combine celery, radishes, and scallions. Slice the iceberg lettuce into four 2cm thick rounds and place one on each dinner plate. Spoon dressing over each lettuce round, followed by a quarter of the vegetable mixture. Top with crumbled blue cheese, sprinkle with fleur de sel and pepper, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavour: Let the dressing chill for a few hours before serving to allow the flavours to meld.
- Make ahead: Prepare the dressing and vegetables in advance, but assemble the salad right before serving to maintain crispness.
- Customise the dressing: Add a splash of lemon juice or a dash of hot sauce for an extra zing.
- Add extra crunch: Try adding toasted nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your lettuce, radishes, and celery, the better the crunch and flavour.