Blackberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad
This refreshing salad combines the sweetness of blackberries, the saltiness of crispy bacon, and the creaminess of blue cheese for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 skillet
- 4 salad plates
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 6 slices bacon Cook until crispy.
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup balsamic vinaigrette
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the mixed salad greens and toss them lightly.
- Gently fold in the fresh blackberries, blue cheese, and chopped walnuts into the greens.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Divide the salad among four plates and top each serving with the crumbled bacon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Blackberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad!
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and substitute with roasted chickpeas for added protein.
- You can also add grilled chicken for an extra protein boost.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and substitute with roasted chickpeas for added protein.
You can also add grilled chicken for an extra protein boost.
Feel free to adjust the amount of ingredients based on your preferences, such as using more or less blue cheese or nuts.