How to Make Blackberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad
This Blackberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, combining juicy blackberries, crispy bacon, tangy blue cheese, and crunchy pecans on a bed of fresh greens. It's great as a side dish or a hearty main meal with added protein!
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 6 cups mixed greens spring mix, arugula, or baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 4 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts toasted
- ½ small red onion thinly sliced
- ½ avocado sliced (optional)
- For the Honey Balsamic Dressing:
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Step 2: Prepare the Salad
- In a large bowl, toss mixed greens with blackberries, crumbled bacon, blue cheese, toasted pecans, and red onion.
- If using, add sliced avocado for extra creaminess.
- Step 3: Assemble And Serve
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Want it heartier? Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak!
- Prefer a sweeter twist? Swap blue cheese for goat cheese.
- No balsamic? Try a lemon honey vinaigrette instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 28g
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